Sunset State Beach - California State Parks, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2096 miles
64
°F
3
12
mph
80
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 5 PM-11 PM — swimming not recommended
About This Beach
Sunset State Beach is a relatively uncrowded, peaceful beach in California known for its stunning sunsets and scenic views. It offers easy beach access from a parking lot, restrooms, and a campground with varying reviews on the facilities. The beach itself is described as wide and flat, perfect for walking and relaxing, though some mention the presence of ticks.
🅿️0 Parkings|🚶0 Entrances
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Beach Overview
Kid Friendly
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Activities & Rentals
No activities or rentals available.
Beachgoers Reviews
4.6
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 9/1/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 | 64° | 4 | 12 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 62° | 2 | 14 mph | 0 |
| 19:00 | 60° | 1 | 12 mph | 0 |
| 20:00 | 58° | 0 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 21:00 | 58° | 0 | 9 mph | 0 |
| 22:00 | 56° | 0 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 23:00 | 55° | 0 | 2 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 9/1/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 | 61°F | 2.6 ft | 10s | ↓ S | +0.4 ft |
| 18:00 | 61°F | 2.5 ft | 10s | ↓ S | -0.6 ft |
| 19:00 | 60°F | 2.5 ft | 10s | ↙ SW | -1.3 ft |
| 20:00 | 60°F | 2.4 ft | 11s | ↙ SW | -1.6 ft |
| 21:00 | 60°F | 2.4 ft | 11s | ↙ SW | -1.5 ft |
| 22:00 | 60°F | 2.4 ft | 11s | ↙ SW | -1.1 ft |
| 23:00 | 60°F | 2.3 ft | 11s | ↙ SW | -0.4 ft |