The live score above pulls today's forecast and runs it through GoldCast's scoring model. Above 70 is worth going out. Below 40, stay home. The score updates daily.
What makes a good sunset in Big Sur?
Big Sur's coastline faces west with the Santa Lucia Mountains rising immediately behind, creating a dramatic combination of ocean horizon and rugged cliff foreground. McWay Falls at golden hour is one of the most photographed scenes on the California coast. Bixby Creek Bridge catches warm light on its concrete arches from the north pullout. The marine layer clears more reliably here than in San Francisco — summer evenings are often clear by 4 PM, leaving a long golden window before the sun drops into the Pacific.
What time is sunset in Big Sur tonight?
Big Sur sunset ranges from around 5:00 PM in December to 8:20 PM in June. Tonight's exact time is shown in the score card above, updated daily from live weather data.