Sunset sessions in Newport Coast

Newport Coast, California

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Newport Coast can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 1 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

7:41 PM

Golden Hour: 6:41 PM – 7:41 PM

Day length: 13h 28m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:13 AM

First light: 5:43 AM

Sunset

7:41 PM

Last light: 8:11 PM

Data from Crystal Cove· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	6:13 AM	7:41 PM	13h 28m
Tomorrow	6:14 AM	7:40 PM	13h 26m
Sun, Aug 16	6:14 AM	7:39 PM	13h 25m
Mon, Aug 17	6:15 AM	7:38 PM	13h 23m
Tue, Aug 18	6:16 AM	7:37 PM	13h 21m
Wed, Aug 19	6:17 AM	7:36 PM	13h 19m
Thu, Aug 20	6:17 AM	7:34 PM	13h 17m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:13 AM

Sunset

7:41 PM

Day Length

13h 28m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:14 AM

Sunset

7:40 PM

Day Length

13h 26m

Sun, Aug 16

Sunrise

6:14 AM

Sunset

7:39 PM

Day Length

13h 25m

Mon, Aug 17

Sunrise

6:15 AM

Sunset

7:38 PM

Day Length

13h 23m

Tue, Aug 18

Sunrise

6:16 AM

Sunset

7:37 PM

Day Length

13h 21m

Wed, Aug 19

Sunrise

6:17 AM

Sunset

7:36 PM

Day Length

13h 19m

Thu, Aug 20

Sunrise

6:17 AM

Sunset

7:34 PM

Day Length

13h 17m

Best sunset surf spots in Newport Coast

Featured Beaches

1 spots

Crystal Cove

Beginner friendly

Crystal Cove offers scenic but fickle left point/reef rated 5/10, working on south to southwest swells (170-230°, center 200°) with northeast winds (45°).

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Featured Beaches(1)

Crystal Cove

Beginner friendly

Crystal Cove offers scenic but fickle left point/reef rated 5/10, working on south to southwest swells (170-230°, center 200°) with northeast winds (45°).

Sunset session picks in Newport Coast

West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.

Crystal Cove

beach

beginner-intermediate

3.9(16)

**Crystal Cove** offers scenic but fickle left point/reef rated 5/10, working on south to southwest swells (170-230°, center 200°) with northeast winds (45°).

Sunset session tips

West-facing beaches for stunning sunset views
Often cleaner afternoon conditions
Golden hour photography opportunities
After-work session favorites

Surf Guides for Newport Coast

Conditions

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Gentle waves for learning

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Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Newport Coast

: The best sunset sessions in Newport Coast are at Crystal Cove. These spots offer stunning golden hour views while you ride.
: Yes! Afternoon often brings cleaner conditions as morning onshore winds die down. Plus, the golden hour light and fewer crowds make for magical sessions.

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