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Golden Hour Today in Big Sur: 5:23–6:23 PM PDT
The coast runs north-south, so the sun sets over the Pacific at the turnouts, not over the mountains. Fog often sits on the water and lifts just enough to light the cliffs.
Evening golden hour in Big Sur today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:23–6:23 PM PDT.
Blue hour in Big Sur today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:23–7:03 PM PDT.
1/10 Probably skip tonight
High, scattered clouds to catch the color, low clouds blocking the horizon, rain likely, hazy, humid air.
Golden hour this week in Big Sur
Local time (PDT, America/Los_Angeles). Golden hour ends at sunset.
| Date | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| 5:23–6:23 PM PDT | 6:23 PM PDT | |
| 5:22–6:22 PM PDT | 6:22 PM PDT | |
| 5:21–6:21 PM PDT | 6:21 PM PDT | |
| 5:19–6:19 PM PDT | 6:19 PM PDT | |
| 5:18–6:18 PM PDT | 6:18 PM PDT | |
| 5:17–6:17 PM PDT | 6:17 PM PDT | |
| 5:16–6:16 PM PDT | 6:16 PM PDT |
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Golden hour in Big Sur — quick answers
When is golden hour today in Big Sur?
Evening golden hour in Big Sur today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:23–6:23 PM PDT.
When is blue hour today in Big Sur?
Blue hour in Big Sur today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:23–7:03 PM PDT.
Is tonight a good sunset for photos in Big Sur?
Tonight's sunset score in Big Sur is 1/10: Probably skip tonight. High, scattered clouds to catch the color, low clouds blocking the horizon, rain likely, hazy, humid air.
Where to shoot golden hour in Big Sur?
Top photo spots in Big Sur: Hurricane Point, Bixby Creek turnout, and Pfeiffer Beach. The coast runs north-south, so the sun sets over the Pacific at the turnouts, not over the mountains. Fog often sits on the water and lifts just enough to light the cliffs.
Where to shoot golden hour in Big Sur
- Hurricane Point
- Bixby Creek turnout
- Pfeiffer Beach
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