Sunset sessions in Satellite Beach

Satellite Beach, Florida

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Satellite Beach 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

6:51 PM
Golden Hour: 5:51 PM – 6:51 PM

Day length: 11h 26m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:25 AM

First light: 6:55 AM

Sunset

6:51 PM

Last light: 7:21 PM

Data from Pelican Beach Park · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:25 AM

Sunset

6:51 PM

Day Length

11h 26m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:26 AM

Sunset

6:50 PM

Day Length

11h 24m

Tue, Oct 20

Sunrise

7:26 AM

Sunset

6:49 PM

Day Length

11h 23m

Wed, Oct 21

Sunrise

7:27 AM

Sunset

6:48 PM

Day Length

11h 21m

Thu, Oct 22

Sunrise

7:28 AM

Sunset

6:47 PM

Day Length

11h 20m

Best sunset surf spots in Satellite Beach

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Sunset session picks in Satellite Beach

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

Pelican Beach Park
beach
intermediate

Pelican Beach Park is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Satellite Beach in Space Coast. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Beach facing
E-facing (80°)
Evening access

Use the official public access serving this shoreline and obey closures, dune protections, and seasonal surf-zone rules.

Pet Den
beach
intermediate

Pet Den is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Satellite Beach in Space Coast. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Beach facing
E-facing (80°)
Evening access

Use the official public access serving this shoreline and obey closures, dune protections, and seasonal surf-zone rules.

Satellite Beach
reef
intermediate

Satellite Beach sits on a barrier island and features a coquina sand shelf and shifting ocean floor. When E‑SE swells hit, the wave produces long, hollow lefts over a shallow reef, but exposed rocks and shallow water pose hazards. Intermediate surfers will enjoy its power when conditions align.

Beach facing
E-facing (80°)
Evening access

Walk through the dune paths to the beach. At low tide, watch for exposed rocks on the shoreline.

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 Satellite Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Satellite Beach

The best sunset sessions in Satellite Beach are at Pelican Beach Park, Pet Den, Satellite 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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