Venice Beach
beach
beginner
Venice Beach is an iconic LA surf spot with a classic beach break setup.
Beach facing
W-facing (260°)Golden hour
Evening access
Walk through the boardwalk area to the beach. Multiple access points.
Sunset sessions in Venice
Venice, California
Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.
After-work glass-offs in Venice can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 2 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.
Sunset
7:48 PMGolden Hour: 6:48 PM – 7:48 PM
Day length: 13h 54m
+1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
5:54 AM
First light: 5:24 AM
Sunset
7:48 PM
Last light: 8:18 PM
Data from Venice Beach· Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 5:54 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 54m |
| Tomorrow | 5:53 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 56m |
| Sun, May 17 | 5:53 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 57m |
| Mon, May 18 | 5:52 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 58m |
| Tue, May 19 | 5:51 AM | 7:51 PM | 14h 0m |
| Wed, May 20 | 5:51 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 1m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
5:54 AM
Sunset
7:48 PM
Day Length
13h 54m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
5:53 AM
Sunset
7:49 PM
Day Length
13h 56m
Sun, May 17
Sunrise
5:53 AM
Sunset
7:50 PM
Day Length
13h 57m
Mon, May 18
Sunrise
5:52 AM
Sunset
7:50 PM
Day Length
13h 58m
Tue, May 19
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
7:51 PM
Day Length
14h 0m
Wed, May 20
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
7:52 PM
Day Length
14h 1m
Best sunset surf spots in Venice
Featured Beaches
2 spots
Venice Beach
Beginner friendlyVenice Beach is an iconic LA surf spot with a classic beach break setup.
Venice Breakwater
IntermediateThe Venice Breakwater is a hollow and powerful sandbar/jetty break that produces lefts and rights over a sandy bottom. It needs a solid west or northwest swell and offshore northeast wind to break cleanly. Strong currents around the jetty and a competitive local scene make it better for intermediate surfers.
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Featured Beaches(2)
Sunset session picks in Venice
West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.
Venice Breakwater
breakwater
intermediate
The Venice Breakwater is a hollow and powerful sandbar/jetty break that produces lefts and rights over a sandy bottom. It needs a solid west or northwest swell and offshore northeast wind to break cleanly. Strong currents around the jetty and a competitive local scene make it better for intermediate surfers.
Beach facing
W-facing (270°)Golden hour
Evening access
Walk along the boardwalk and enter the water near the jetty; watch for slippery rocks around the breakwater.
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 Venice
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Venice
- The best sunset sessions in Venice are at Venice Beach, Venice Breakwater. 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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