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

6:33 PM
Golden Hour: 5:33 PM – 6:33 PM

Day length: 11h 17m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:16 AM

First light: 6:46 AM

Sunset

6:33 PM

Last light: 7:03 PM

Data from Ghost Tree · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:16 AM

Sunset

6:33 PM

Day Length

11h 17m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:17 AM

Sunset

6:31 PM

Day Length

11h 15m

Sat, Oct 17

Sunrise

7:17 AM

Sunset

6:30 PM

Day Length

11h 13m

Sun, Oct 18

Sunrise

7:18 AM

Sunset

6:29 PM

Day Length

11h 10m

Best sunset surf spots in Pebble Beach

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.

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

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.

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