Venice Beach
beach
beginner-intermediate
Venice Beach is an iconic LA surf spot with a classic beach break setup.
Beach facing
SW-facing (224°)
Evening access
Use public beach paths and stay away from dense swimmer or boardwalk traffic.
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
4:54 PMGolden Hour: 3:54 PM – 4:54 PM
Day length: 10h 31m
-1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:24 AM
First light: 5:54 AM
Sunset
4:54 PM
Last light: 5:24 PM
Data from Venice Beach · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:24 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 31m |
| Tomorrow | 6:24 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 29m |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 6:25 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 27m |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 6:26 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 26m |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 6:27 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 24m |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 6:28 AM | 4:51 PM | 10h 23m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:24 AM
Sunset
4:54 PM
Day Length
10h 31m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:24 AM
Sunset
4:53 PM
Day Length
10h 29m
Fri, Nov 13
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
4:53 PM
Day Length
10h 27m
Sat, Nov 14
Sunrise
6:26 AM
Sunset
4:52 PM
Day Length
10h 26m
Sun, Nov 15
Sunrise
6:27 AM
Sunset
4:52 PM
Day Length
10h 24m
Mon, Nov 16
Sunrise
6:28 AM
Sunset
4:51 PM
Day Length
10h 23m
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.
