Sunset sessions in St. Simons Island

St. Simons Island, Georgia

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in St. Simons Island 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 19m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:32 AM

First light: 7:02 AM

Sunset

6:51 PM

Last light: 7:21 PM

Data from East Beach (St. Simons Island) · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:32 AM

Sunset

6:51 PM

Day Length

11h 19m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:32 AM

Sunset

6:50 PM

Day Length

11h 17m

Wed, Oct 21

Sunrise

7:33 AM

Sunset

6:48 PM

Day Length

11h 15m

Thu, Oct 22

Sunrise

7:34 AM

Sunset

6:47 PM

Day Length

11h 14m

Fri, Oct 23

Sunrise

7:35 AM

Sunset

6:46 PM

Day Length

11h 12m

Sat, Oct 24

Sunrise

7:35 AM

Sunset

6:45 PM

Day Length

11h 10m

Best sunset surf spots in St. Simons Island

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Featured Beaches(1)

East Beach (St. Simons Island)

Intermediate

Public ocean beach accessed through Coast Guard Park on St. Simons Island. Facilities include beach parking, restrooms and accessible beach mats.

Sunset session picks in St. Simons Island

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

East Beach (St. Simons Island)
beach

Public ocean beach accessed through Coast Guard Park on St. Simons Island. Facilities include beach parking, restrooms and accessible beach mats.

Evening access

Use the Coast Guard beach access at 4100 First Street and observe the beach warning light system.

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. Simons Island

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. Simons Island

The best sunset sessions in St. Simons Island are at East Beach (St. Simons Island). 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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