GoldCast · Malibu, CA

Sunset Tonight in Malibu


Reading tonight's sky for Malibu
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Frequently asked
Will the sunset be good tonight in Malibu?
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 Malibu?
Malibu faces due west over open ocean, which means the full horizon is available every evening — no obstructions, no buildings, just sky and water. The marine layer is the deciding factor: when it clears completely by mid-afternoon, the Pacific horizon produces clean color all the way to the waterline. El Matador State Beach gives you sea stacks and tide pools as foreground. Point Dume puts you elevated above the coastline with the Santa Monica Mountains behind you.
What time is sunset in Malibu tonight?
Malibu sunset ranges from around 4:45 PM in December to 8:05 PM in June. Tonight's exact time is shown in the score card above, updated daily from live weather data.