Seal Beach Pier
beach
intermediate
Seal Beach Pier is a classic pier break at the northern edge of Orange County.
Beach facing
SW-facing (210°)
Evening access
Walk from Main Street through the quaint downtown area to the pier.
Sunset sessions in Seal Beach
Seal Beach, California
Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.
After-work glass-offs in Seal 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
7:45 PMGolden Hour: 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Day length: 13h 52m
+2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
5:54 AM
First light: 5:24 AM
Sunset
7:45 PM
Last light: 8:15 PM
Data from Seal Beach Pier· Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 5:54 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 52m |
| Tomorrow | 5:53 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 53m |
| Sat, May 16 | 5:52 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 55m |
| Sun, May 17 | 5:52 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 56m |
| Mon, May 18 | 5:51 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 57m |
| Tue, May 19 | 5:50 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 59m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
5:54 AM
Sunset
7:45 PM
Day Length
13h 52m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
5:53 AM
Sunset
7:46 PM
Day Length
13h 53m
Sat, May 16
Sunrise
5:52 AM
Sunset
7:47 PM
Day Length
13h 55m
Sun, May 17
Sunrise
5:52 AM
Sunset
7:48 PM
Day Length
13h 56m
Mon, May 18
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
7:48 PM
Day Length
13h 57m
Tue, May 19
Sunrise
5:50 AM
Sunset
7:49 PM
Day Length
13h 59m
Best sunset surf spots in Seal Beach
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Sunset session picks in Seal Beach
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 Seal Beach
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Seal Beach
- The best sunset sessions in Seal Beach are at Seal Beach Pier. 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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