Palos Verdes Cove
reef
upper-intermediate
Palos Verdes Cove encompasses several reef breaks along the PV coastline.
Beach facing
SW-facing (240°)Golden hour
Evening access
Multiple access points via trails. Research your specific break before going.
Sunset sessions in Palos Verdes
Palos Verdes, California
Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.
After-work glass-offs in Palos Verdes 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
6:43 PMGolden Hour: 5:43 PM – 6:43 PM
Day length: 11h 57m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:47 AM
First light: 6:17 AM
Sunset
6:43 PM
Last light: 7:13 PM
Data from Palos Verdes Cove · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:47 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 57m |
| Tomorrow | 6:47 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 55m |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 6:48 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 53m |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 6:49 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 51m |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 6:49 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 49m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Sunset
6:43 PM
Day Length
11h 57m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Sunset
6:42 PM
Day Length
11h 55m
Thu, Oct 1
Sunrise
6:48 AM
Sunset
6:41 PM
Day Length
11h 53m
Fri, Oct 2
Sunrise
6:49 AM
Sunset
6:39 PM
Day Length
11h 51m
Sat, Oct 3
Sunrise
6:49 AM
Sunset
6:38 PM
Day Length
11h 49m
Best sunset surf spots in Palos Verdes
Featured Beaches
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Sunset session picks in Palos Verdes
West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.
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 Palos Verdes
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Palos Verdes
- The best sunset sessions in Palos Verdes are at Palos Verdes 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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