Sunset State Beach - California State Parks, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2096 miles
67
°F
0
3
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34
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 10 PM-3 AM — 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
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Activities & Rentals
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Beachgoers Reviews
4.6
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 10/16/2026, 9:15:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 | 67° | 0 | 2 mph | 0 |
| 22:00 | 69° | 0 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 23:00 | 70° | 0 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 00:00 | 71° | 0 | 2 mph | 0 |
| 01:00 | 70° | 0 | 1 mph | 0 |
| 02:00 | 69° | 0 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 03:00 | 69° | 0 | 8 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 10/16/2026, 9:15:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 | 66°F | 2.9 ft | 13s | ← W | -1.3 ft |
| 22:00 | 66°F | 3 ft | 13s | ← W | -1.4 ft |
| 23:00 | 65°F | 3 ft | 13s | ↙ SW | -1.1 ft |
| 00:00 | 65°F | 3 ft | 13s | ← W | -0.7 ft |
| 01:00 | 65°F | 3 ft | 13s | ← W | -0.1 ft |
| 02:00 | 65°F | 3 ft | 13s | ← W | +0.5 ft |
| 03:00 | 65°F | 3.1 ft | 13s | ← W | +1.0 ft |