Sunset sessions in Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach, California

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Pebble Beach 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

6:16 PM

Golden Hour: 5:16 PM – 6:16 PM

Day length: 10h 47m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:29 AM

First light: 6:59 AM

Sunset

6:16 PM

Last light: 6:46 PM

Data from Ghost Tree · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	7:29 AM	6:16 PM	10h 47m
Tomorrow	7:30 AM	6:14 PM	10h 44m
Sat, Oct 31	7:31 AM	6:13 PM	10h 42m
Sun, Nov 1	6:32 AM	5:12 PM	10h 40m
Mon, Nov 2	6:33 AM	5:11 PM	10h 38m
Tue, Nov 3	6:34 AM	5:10 PM	10h 36m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:29 AM

Sunset

6:16 PM

Day Length

10h 47m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:30 AM

Sunset

6:14 PM

Day Length

10h 44m

Sat, Oct 31

Sunrise

7:31 AM

Sunset

6:13 PM

Day Length

10h 42m

Sun, Nov 1

Sunrise

6:32 AM

Sunset

5:12 PM

Day Length

10h 40m

Mon, Nov 2

Sunrise

6:33 AM

Sunset

5:11 PM

Day Length

10h 38m

Tue, Nov 3

Sunrise

6:34 AM

Sunset

5:10 PM

Day Length

10h 36m

Best sunset surf spots in Pebble Beach

Featured Beaches

2 spots

Ghost Tree

Intermediate to expert

Rare, expert-only big-wave reef off Pescadero Point. This should be treated as a research-only listing unless Quiver has a dedicated expert and big-wave context.

Spanish Bay / South Moss Beach

Intermediate

Exposed Pebble Beach beach break with lefts and rights. Southeast wind, west swell, and low tide are the favorable research inputs.

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Featured Beaches(2)

Ghost Tree

Intermediate to expert

Rare, expert-only big-wave reef off Pescadero Point. This should be treated as a research-only listing unless Quiver has a dedicated expert and big-wave context.

Spanish Bay / South Moss Beach

Intermediate

Exposed Pebble Beach beach break with lefts and rights. Southeast wind, west swell, and low tide are the favorable research inputs.

Sunset session picks in Pebble Beach

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

Ghost Tree

reef

expert

Rare, expert-only big-wave reef off Pescadero Point. This should be treated as a research-only listing unless Quiver has a dedicated expert and big-wave context.

Beach facing

W-facing (250°)Golden hour

Evening access

Not a casual paddle-out. Access, rescue planning, equipment, and local knowledge are critical.

Spanish Bay / South Moss Beach

beach

intermediate

Exposed Pebble Beach beach break with lefts and rights. Southeast wind, west swell, and low tide are the favorable research inputs.

Beach facing

W-facing (265°)Golden hour

Evening access

Plan for paid vehicle access unless already inside Pebble Beach. Motorcycles are prohibited on 17-Mile Drive.

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 Pebble Beach

Conditions

Dawn Patrol

Best early morning sessions

Sunset Sessions

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Tide Windows

Optimal tidal conditions

Water Temperature

Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Less Crowded

Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Pebble Beach

: The best sunset sessions in Pebble Beach are at Ghost Tree, Spanish Bay / South Moss Beach. 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.