Sunset sessions in San Onofre

San Onofre, California

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in San Onofre can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 4 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

6:43 PM
Golden Hour: 5:43 PM – 6:43 PM

Day length: 12h 1m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:42 AM

First light: 6:12 AM

Sunset

6:43 PM

Last light: 7:13 PM

Data from Lower Trestles · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:42 AM

Sunset

6:43 PM

Day Length

12h 1m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:43 AM

Sunset

6:42 PM

Day Length

11h 59m

Tue, Sep 29

Sunrise

6:43 AM

Sunset

6:40 PM

Day Length

11h 57m

Wed, Sep 30

Sunrise

6:44 AM

Sunset

6:39 PM

Day Length

11h 55m

Thu, Oct 1

Sunrise

6:45 AM

Sunset

6:38 PM

Day Length

11h 53m

Fri, Oct 2

Sunrise

6:45 AM

Sunset

6:36 PM

Day Length

11h 51m

Sat, Oct 3

Sunrise

6:46 AM

Sunset

6:35 PM

Day Length

11h 49m

Best sunset surf spots in San Onofre

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Featured Beaches(4)

Lower Trestles

Intermediate

Lower Trestles stands as California's proving ground for progressive surfing, rated 9/10 for wave quality.

Middles

Beginner friendly

Middles is a beach break in San Onofre, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Trails

Beginner friendly

Trails is a beach break in San Onofre, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Upper Trestles

Intermediate

Upper Trestles offers high-performance cobblestone rights, rated 8/10, working best on west to northwest swells (240-315°, center 280°).

Sunset session picks in San Onofre

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

Lower Trestles
reef
intermediate
4.2(11)

**Lower Trestles** stands as California's proving ground for progressive surfing, rated 9/10 for wave quality.

Beach facing
W-facing (270°)Golden hour
Evening access

1.5-mile hike from parking, creating natural crowd filter

Middles
beach
beginner-intermediate
3.9(15)

Middles is a beach break in San Onofre, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Trails
beach
beginner-intermediate
3.9(15)

Trails is a beach break in San Onofre, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Upper Trestles
point
intermediate
3.9(17)

**Upper Trestles** offers high-performance cobblestone rights, rated 8/10, working best on west to northwest swells (240-315°, center 280°).

Evening access

10–15 min walk/bike; pack water, light leash

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 San Onofre

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
Best early morning sessions
Sunset Sessions
You're here
Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Beginner Spots
Gentle waves for learning
Longboard Spots
Mellow waves for logging

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in San Onofre

The best sunset sessions in San Onofre are at Lower Trestles, Middles, Trails. 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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