Sunset sessions in Ventura

Ventura, California

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Ventura can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 4 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

6:22 PM
Golden Hour: 5:22 PM – 6:22 PM

Day length: 11h 17m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:05 AM

First light: 6:35 AM

Sunset

6:22 PM

Last light: 6:52 PM

Data from Emma Wood · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:05 AM

Sunset

6:22 PM

Day Length

11h 17m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:06 AM

Sunset

6:20 PM

Day Length

11h 15m

Mon, Oct 19

Sunrise

7:07 AM

Sunset

6:19 PM

Day Length

11h 13m

Tue, Oct 20

Sunrise

7:07 AM

Sunset

6:18 PM

Day Length

11h 11m

Wed, Oct 21

Sunrise

7:08 AM

Sunset

6:17 PM

Day Length

11h 9m

Best sunset surf spots in Ventura

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Sunset session picks in Ventura

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

Emma Wood
reef
upper-intermediate

A mix of reef and sand peaks with a punchy take-off that mellows into long walls when the reef section lights up. The spot catches most swells and can produce long right and left walls around the offshore reef.

Beach facing
SW-facing (205°)
Evening access

Paddle out from the beach and watch for the channel near the reef to avoid pounding sets.

Mondos Beach
point
beginner

A mellow, rolling wave that breaks over a gently sloping sandbar and cobblestones, ideal for longboards and learners. Mondos picks up most swell directions and has a friendly, welcoming vibe.

Beach facing
S-facing (195°)
Evening access

Access is straightforward from PCH pullouts, but beginners should watch footing around cobble and rocks.

Solimar Reef
reef
intermediate

Solimar offers a trio of options: a quick, ledgy reef peak called Solimar Reef, a mellower point that peels left over cobblestones, and a beachbreak that handles wind swell. The reef is punchy and suited to intermediate surfers comfortable with rocks.

Beach facing
SW-facing (222°)
Evening access

Scramble down the riprap and paddle out through a channel between boulders; be mindful of the tides.

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 Ventura

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Ventura

The best sunset sessions in Ventura are at Emma Wood, Mondos Beach, Solimar Reef. 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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