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

6:45 PM
Golden Hour: 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM

Day length: 12h 1m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:44 AM

First light: 6:14 AM

Sunset

6:45 PM

Last light: 7:15 PM

Data from Seal Beach Pier · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:44 AM

Sunset

6:45 PM

Day Length

12h 1m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:45 AM

Sunset

6:44 PM

Day Length

11h 59m

Tue, Sep 29

Sunrise

6:45 AM

Sunset

6:42 PM

Day Length

11h 57m

Wed, Sep 30

Sunrise

6:46 AM

Sunset

6:41 PM

Day Length

11h 55m

Thu, Oct 1

Sunrise

6:47 AM

Sunset

6:39 PM

Day Length

11h 53m

Fri, Oct 2

Sunrise

6:47 AM

Sunset

6:38 PM

Day Length

11h 51m

Sat, Oct 3

Sunrise

6:48 AM

Sunset

6:37 PM

Day Length

11h 49m

Best sunset surf spots in Seal Beach

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Featured Beaches(1)

Seal Beach Pier

Beginner friendly

Seal Beach Pier is a classic pier break at the northern edge of Orange County.

Sunset session picks in Seal Beach

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

Seal Beach Pier
beach
beginner-intermediate

Seal Beach Pier is a classic pier break at the northern edge of Orange County.

Beach facing
SW-facing (210°)
Evening access

The 8th Street area is especially practical because Marine Safety headquarters is located in that beach-lot zone.

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

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 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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