Sunset sessions in Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach, Florida

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Panama City Beach 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

4:49 PM
Golden Hour: 3:49 PM – 4:49 PM

Day length: 10h 41m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:08 AM

First light: 5:38 AM

Sunset

4:49 PM

Last light: 5:19 PM

Data from Spyglass Drive · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:08 AM

Sunset

4:49 PM

Day Length

10h 41m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:09 AM

Sunset

4:49 PM

Day Length

10h 40m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:10 AM

Sunset

4:48 PM

Day Length

10h 38m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:11 AM

Sunset

4:48 PM

Day Length

10h 37m

Best sunset surf spots in Panama City Beach

Sunset session picks in Panama City Beach

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

Spyglass Drive
beach
intermediate

Spyglass Drive is a Gulf of Mexico sandbar surf zone at Panama City Beach in Florida Panhandle. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Beach facing
SW-facing (210°)
Evening access

Use the official public access serving this shoreline and obey closures, dune protections, and seasonal surf-zone rules.

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 Panama City Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Panama City Beach

The best sunset sessions in Panama City Beach are at Spyglass Drive. 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.