Bay Street
beach
intermediate
Bay Street is the more powerful section of Santa Monica Beach.
Beach facing
SW-facing (233°)Golden hour
Evening access
Walk down Bay Street to the beach. Enter near the breakwater for the best peaks.
Sunset sessions in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California
Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.
After-work glass-offs in Santa Monica can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 3 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.
Sunset
6:19 PMGolden Hour: 5:19 PM – 6:19 PM
Day length: 11h 17m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:01 AM
First light: 6:31 AM
Sunset
6:19 PM
Last light: 6:49 PM
Data from Bay Street · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:01 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 17m |
| Tomorrow | 7:02 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 15m |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 7:03 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 13m |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 7:04 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 11m |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 7:05 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 9m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:01 AM
Sunset
6:19 PM
Day Length
11h 17m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
7:02 AM
Sunset
6:17 PM
Day Length
11h 15m
Mon, Oct 19
Sunrise
7:03 AM
Sunset
6:16 PM
Day Length
11h 13m
Tue, Oct 20
Sunrise
7:04 AM
Sunset
6:15 PM
Day Length
11h 11m
Wed, Oct 21
Sunrise
7:05 AM
Sunset
6:14 PM
Day Length
11h 9m
Best sunset surf spots in Santa Monica
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Sunset session picks in Santa Monica
West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.
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 Santa Monica
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Santa Monica
- The best sunset sessions in Santa Monica are at Bay Street. 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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