Sunset sessions in Pacifica

Pacifica, California

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Pacifica can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 2 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

7:30 PM
Golden Hour: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Day length: 12h 30m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:01 AM

First light: 6:31 AM

Sunset

7:30 PM

Last light: 8:00 PM

Data from Pacifica / Linda Mar · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:01 AM

Sunset

7:30 PM

Day Length

12h 30m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:59 AM

Sunset

7:31 PM

Day Length

12h 32m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

6:57 AM

Sunset

7:32 PM

Day Length

12h 35m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:56 AM

Sunset

7:33 PM

Day Length

12h 37m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:54 AM

Sunset

7:34 PM

Day Length

12h 39m

Best sunset surf spots in Pacifica

Sunset session picks in Pacifica

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

Pacifica / Linda Mar
beach
lower-intermediate

Pacifica's main break is a long crescent beach offering peaks for all levels. The north end offers punchier waves, the middle is usually softer for beginners, and the south end near the cliff produces occasional lefts on south swells.

Beach facing
W-facing (260°)Golden hour
Evening access

Easy beach access from the parking lots; avoid surfing near fishermen or swimmers.

Rockaway Beach (Pacifica)
beach
intermediate

Smaller cove just south of Linda Mar, Rockaway Beach offers punchy peaks and occasional barrels when sandbars align. The northern corner has a rock reef that produces a wedgy right. Currents can be strong and it closes out on big swells.

Beach facing
W-facing (280°)Golden hour
Evening access

Walk across the beach and pick a sandbar; avoid surfing too close to the rocks on big days.

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 Pacifica

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Pacifica

The best sunset sessions in Pacifica are at Pacifica / Linda Mar, Rockaway Beach (Pacifica). 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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