Sunset sessions in St. Augustine

St. Augustine, Florida

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in St. Augustine 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

5:31 PM
Golden Hour: 4:31 PM – 5:31 PM

Day length: 10h 42m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:49 AM

First light: 6:19 AM

Sunset

5:31 PM

Last light: 6:01 PM

Data from A St · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:49 AM

Sunset

5:31 PM

Day Length

10h 42m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:50 AM

Sunset

5:31 PM

Day Length

10h 41m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:51 AM

Sunset

5:30 PM

Day Length

10h 40m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:52 AM

Sunset

5:30 PM

Day Length

10h 38m

Tue, Nov 17

Sunrise

6:52 AM

Sunset

5:30 PM

Day Length

10h 37m

Wed, Nov 18

Sunrise

6:53 AM

Sunset

5:29 PM

Day Length

10h 36m

Best sunset surf spots in St. Augustine

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Sunset session picks in St. Augustine

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

A St
beach
intermediate

A St is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at St. Augustine in Northeast Florida. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Beach facing
E-facing (90°)
Evening access

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

Crescent Beach
beach
beginner-intermediate

Crescent Beach is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at St. Augustine in Northeast Florida. 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.

Matanzas Inlet
inlet
intermediate-advanced

Matanzas Inlet is a inlet-influenced surf zone at St. Augustine in Northeast Florida. 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.

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 St. Augustine

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in St. Augustine

The best sunset sessions in St. Augustine are at A St, Crescent Beach, Matanzas Inlet. 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.