Pensacola Beach, Florida
Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.
After-work glass-offs in Pensacola 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
8:06 PMDay length: 12h 24m
+2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:42 AM
First light: 7:12 AM
Sunset
8:06 PM
Last light: 8:36 PM
Data from Pensacola Pier · Updated daily
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:42 AM | 8:06 PM | 12h 24m |
| Tomorrow | 7:41 AM | 8:07 PM | 12h 26m |
| Wed, Apr 1 | 7:40 AM | 8:07 PM | 12h 27m |
| Thu, Apr 2 | 7:39 AM | 8:08 PM | 12h 29m |
| Fri, Apr 3 | 7:38 AM | 8:09 PM | 12h 31m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:42 AM
Sunset
8:06 PM
Day Length
12h 24m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
7:41 AM
Sunset
8:07 PM
Day Length
12h 26m
Wed, Apr 1
Sunrise
7:40 AM
Sunset
8:07 PM
Day Length
12h 27m
Thu, Apr 2
Sunrise
7:39 AM
Sunset
8:08 PM
Day Length
12h 29m
Fri, Apr 3
Sunrise
7:38 AM
Sunset
8:09 PM
Day Length
12h 31m
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West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.
Pensacola Beach Pier is the Panhandle's most popular surf break. Moderate 1–3 ft waves are perfect for beginners and longboarders, while bigger waves arrive during hurricane season and winter cold fronts. Sandbars north of the pier shape waves nicely for long rides and a relaxed atmosphere.
Walk down the sand to either side of the pier; avoid the fishing zone. Surf schools operate on the inside sandbar.
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