Bay Street
beach
intermediate
Bay Street is the more powerful section of Santa Monica Beach.
Beach facing
W-facing (260°)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
6:47 PMGolden Hour: 5:47 PM – 6:47 PM
Day length: 12h 1m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:46 AM
First light: 6:16 AM
Sunset
6:47 PM
Last light: 7:17 PM
Data from Bay Street · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:46 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 1m |
| Tomorrow | 6:46 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 59m |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 6:47 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 57m |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 6:48 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 55m |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 6:48 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 53m |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 6:49 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 50m |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 6:50 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 48m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
6:47 PM
Day Length
12h 1m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
6:45 PM
Day Length
11h 59m
Tue, Sep 29
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Sunset
6:44 PM
Day Length
11h 57m
Wed, Sep 30
Sunrise
6:48 AM
Sunset
6:42 PM
Day Length
11h 55m
Thu, Oct 1
Sunrise
6:48 AM
Sunset
6:41 PM
Day Length
11h 53m
Fri, Oct 2
Sunrise
6:49 AM
Sunset
6:40 PM
Day Length
11h 50m
Sat, Oct 3
Sunrise
6:50 AM
Sunset
6:38 PM
Day Length
11h 48m
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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