Sunset sessions in St. Augustine Beach

St. Augustine Beach, Florida

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in St. Augustine 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

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

Day length: 11h 21m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:30 AM

First light: 7:00 AM

Sunset

6:51 PM

Last light: 7:21 PM

Data from St. Augustine Beach Pier · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:30 AM

Sunset

6:51 PM

Day Length

11h 21m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:31 AM

Sunset

6:50 PM

Day Length

11h 20m

Wed, Oct 21

Sunrise

7:31 AM

Sunset

6:49 PM

Day Length

11h 18m

Thu, Oct 22

Sunrise

7:32 AM

Sunset

6:48 PM

Day Length

11h 16m

Best sunset surf spots in St. Augustine Beach

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Featured Beaches(1)

St. Augustine Beach Pier

Intermediate

Ocean beach adjoining the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier on Anastasia Island. The county beach access includes parking, restrooms and showers.

Sunset session picks in St. Augustine Beach

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

St. Augustine Beach Pier
beach

Ocean beach adjoining the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier on Anastasia Island. The county beach access includes parking, restrooms and showers.

Beach facing
E-facing (90°)
Evening access

Use county pier beach access. Check current pier conditions separately; beach access does not guarantee the pier itself is open.

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 Beach

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
Best early morning sessions
Sunset Sessions
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Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
Conditions & wetsuit guide

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in St. Augustine Beach

The best sunset sessions in St. Augustine Beach are at St. Augustine 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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