Ocean Beach, outer coast Sunrise & Sunset
Sunday, July 26 at Ocean Beach, outer coast, California. There are 14h 16m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:08 AM to sunset at 8:24 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Ocean Beach, outer coast.
Daylight by month in Ocean Beach, outer coast
How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7:24 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 51m | |
| Feb | 7:00 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 49m | |
| Mar | 7:21 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 56m | |
| Apr | 6:35 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 11m | |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 13m | |
| JunLongest | 5:48 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 46m | |
| Jul | 6:00 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 32m | |
| Aug | 6:25 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 38m | |
| Sep | 6:52 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 26m | |
| Oct | 7:18 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 14m | |
| Nov | 6:50 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 09m | |
| DecShortest | 7:18 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 34m |
Longest day around June 21 (14h 47m), shortest around December 21 (9h 33m). That is a swing of 5h 14m across the year.
Time your day on the water
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Ocean Beach, outer coast
On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Ocean Beach, outer coast’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.
Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Ocean Beach, outer coast runs from about 9h 33m at the shortest day to 14h 47m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Ocean Beach, outer coast tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ocean Beach, outer coast today?+
On Sunday, July 26, the sun rises at 6:08 AM and sets at 8:24 PM at Ocean Beach, outer coast, California. First light (dawn) is around 5:39 AM and last light (dusk) is around 8:54 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Ocean Beach, outer coast get today?+
Sunday, July 26 has 14h 16m of daylight at Ocean Beach, outer coast. The days are getting shorter by about 1 minute a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Ocean Beach, outer coast?+
The longest day at Ocean Beach, outer coast is around June 21 with 14h 47m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 9h 33m. That is a swing of 5h 14m across the year.
What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+
First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 1:16 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Ocean Beach, outer coast's exact coordinates (37.775°, -122.513°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.
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