Beach Guide

Redington Beach Sunset

Gulf Blvd Beach · painted for this minute from Redington Beach’s own horizon and tonight’s cloud forecast

Wed Oct 28 · — EDTLIVE

The sun is touching the horizon · clear at 24%

The sun goes down at

6:52 PM

T-00:05:00

It sets straight into the water, so the official sunset time is when you will see it go. Look west-south-west, to the left of Gulf Blvd Beach. Golden hour starts at 6:19 PM.

Sunset Score · Mostly clear (17% cloud): a good, dependable glow.

4 PM · 6:47 PM · 9:30 PM

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Tonight’s Lineup

artisans & buskers
🌅

Gulf Horizon

at the dip

🐬

Dolphins

at dusk

🎸

Neighborhood Bars

all evening

🦅

Pelicans

at dusk

🍺

Local Happy Hour

before sunset

Know Before You Go

Beach

free

sand is free, small town lots are free

Fishing

surf cast

pompano, whiting and redfish off the beach

Crowds

minimal

the quietest stretch of mid-Pinellas

Tip

no high-rises

full sun from the west all the way down

see you at sunset

Tonight’s times, the week ahead and the year by month are below. Gulf Blvd Sunset runs nightly, weather permitting, from about two hours before sunset.

What time is sunset at Redington Beach tonight?

Tonight, Wednesday, October 28, the sun sets at 6:52 PM at Redington Beach. It sets over open water here, so that is when you will see it go. Golden hour starts at 6:19 PM, and the sky stays light until about 7:15 PM. Tonight's Sunset Score is 7 out of 10. Mostly clear (17% cloud): a good, dependable glow.

Sunrise today was at 7:41 AM, which gives Redington Beach 11 hr 11 min of daylight. It is fully dark by about 7:42 PM.

Redington Beach sunset times this week

The next seven evenings at Redington Beach: when the sun goes down, when golden hour starts and when the last light fades, plus the Sunset Score from each night's cloud forecast.

DaySunsetGolden hourLast lightCloudScore
Tonight6:52 PMfrom 6:19 PM7:15 PM17%7/10
Thu Oct 296:51 PMfrom 6:18 PM7:14 PM69%6/10
Fri Oct 306:50 PMfrom 6:17 PM7:13 PM87%3/10
Sat Oct 316:50 PMfrom 6:16 PM7:13 PM100%3/10
Sun Nov 15:49 PMfrom 5:15 PM6:12 PM100%3/10
Mon Nov 25:48 PMfrom 5:14 PM6:11 PM9%5/10
Tue Nov 35:47 PMfrom 5:14 PM6:11 PM11%7/10

Where to watch the sunset at Redington Beach

Tonight the sun goes down in the west-south-west (256° on a compass), to the left of Gulf Blvd Beach as you face the water. The favorite place to watch is Gulf Blvd Beach.

Tonight’s timeline for Gulf Blvd Sunset is at the top of this page.

Can’t make it to the beach? Watch the live Pinellas Beaches cam at sunset.

Where the sun sets through the year

The spot where the sun sets moves along the horizon through the year. Around June 21 it goes down furthest north, in the west-north-west (297°); around December 21 it goes down furthest south, in the west-south-west (244°). In June it sets over open water. In December it sets over open water.

Golden hour and blue hour at Redington Beach

Golden hour tonight runs from 6:19 PM to sunset at 6:52 PM. The sun is low, the light is warm and soft, and shadows are long. It is the best time for photos of people on the beach.

Blue hour follows, from about 7:06 PM to 7:24 PM, when the sun is below the horizon and the sky turns deep blue. The first lights come on along the shore and the water holds the last of the color.

Redington Beach sunset times by month

Sunrise, sunset and daylight on the 15th of each month. Over the next year the earliest sunset is 5:37 PM (Tue Dec 1) and the latest is 8:33 PM (Thu Jul 1). Times are local and include daylight saving time where it applies.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
October 20267:33 AM7:04 PM11 hr 31 min
November 20266:54 AM5:41 PM10 hr 47 min
December 20267:16 AM5:40 PM10 hr 23 min
January 20277:25 AM5:59 PM10 hr 34 min
February 20277:10 AM6:23 PM11 hr 13 min
March 20277:43 AM7:41 PM11 hr 58 min
April 20277:08 AM7:57 PM12 hr 49 min
May 20276:44 AM8:15 PM13 hr 31 min
June 20276:36 AM8:30 PM13 hr 54 min
July 20276:46 AM8:31 PM13 hr 45 min
August 20277:03 AM8:12 PM13 hr 9 min
September 20277:18 AM7:38 PM12 hr 21 min

Tips for a great sunset at Redington Beach

  • Arrive 30 to 45 minutes early. The best spots fill up, and the light is often at its best in the last half hour before the sun goes down.
  • Stay 20 minutes after. The clouds often light up brightest after the sun is gone, and most people have already left.
  • Check the Sunset Score. Scattered clouds make the most color. A clear sky gives a clean sunset that fades fast, and a heavy overcast can hide it.
  • Plan your parking. Sunset is a busy time at popular beaches. See Redington Beach parking for lots and rates.
  • Look at the water too. Today’s wind, waves and water temperature are on the Redington Beach conditions page.
  • Make a night of it. Find places to eat and sunset cruises and things to do at Redington Beach.

How we work out the sunset time

The official sunset time is when the top of the sun sinks below a flat sea horizon. We also check Redington Beach’s real horizon: the hills, headlands and islands you can see from the sand. When land is in the way, the sun disappears before the official time, and we show you that earlier time. The Sunset Score rates how colorful the sky should be from the cloud forecast at sunset. Buildings are not included, so a tall hotel beside you can still hide the last minute.

Redington Beach sunset FAQ

What time is sunset at Redington Beach today?

The sun sets at 6:52 PM at Redington Beach today (Wednesday, October 28).

What time is sunrise at Redington Beach today?

The sun rose at 7:41 AM at Redington Beach today.

How many hours of daylight does Redington Beach get today?

11 hr 11 min of daylight, from 7:41 AM to 6:52 PM.

When is golden hour at Redington Beach tonight?

Golden hour at Redington Beach runs from 6:19 PM to sunset at 6:52 PM, when the sun is low and the light turns warm and soft. Blue hour follows, from 7:06 PM to 7:24 PM.

When does it get dark at Redington Beach tonight?

The sky stays light enough to see without a flashlight until about 7:15 PM, the end of civil twilight. It is fully dark by about 7:42 PM.

Will the sunset be good at Redington Beach tonight?

Tonight's Sunset Score is 7 out of 10, from the cloud forecast at sunset. Mostly clear (17% cloud): a good, dependable glow.

Which direction does the sun set at Redington Beach?

Tonight the sun sets in the west-south-west, at 256° on a compass. Through the year it moves between the west-north-west in June and the west-south-west in December.

Can you see the sun set over the water at Redington Beach?

Yes. Tonight the sun sets over open water, to the west-south-west.

What are the earliest and latest sunset times at Redington Beach?

Over the next year the earliest sunset at Redington Beach is 5:37 PM on Tuesday, December 1, and the latest is 8:33 PM on Thursday, July 1.

Where is the best place to watch the sunset at Redington Beach?

Gulf Blvd Beach is the favorite spot at Redington Beach. Get there 30 to 45 minutes before sunset for a good place, and stay 20 minutes after for the afterglow.

Is there a live sunset cam at Redington Beach?

Yes. The Pinellas Beaches live cam shows Redington Beach in real time, linked from this page.

Sunset tonight at beaches near Redington Beach

Madeira Beach sunset3 mi6:52 PM
Treasure Island sunset5 mi6:52 PM
Indian Rocks Beach sunset5 mi6:52 PM
St. Pete Beach sunset8 mi6:52 PM
Pass-a-Grille sunset11 mi6:52 PM
Clearwater Beach sunset11 mi6:52 PM

See every beach on one map: sunset times tonight across the US →