Photo Windows - Big Sur
Big Sur, California, United States
Dramatic coastline with cliffs and crashing waves
Active Forecasts
Each forecast tracks specific conditions and creates opportunities when they match.
Dramatic Seascapes
Dramatic coastal photography conditions - powerful waves combined with atmospheric drama and good visibility for seascape shots.
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Fire Sky
Those rare, intensely red and orange sunset skies
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Golden Hour
6That magical warm light just after sunrise or before sunset
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Painted Sky
Golden hour clouds lit up in orange, pink and gold
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Upcoming Opportunities
When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.
Times shown in America/Los_Angeles
Next opportunity
Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunrise
Big Sur
Sat, Mar 14 · 07:03–07:52 · 1h window
High confidence
70%
🌇Golden Hour Potential95.8%
Low Cloud Cover: 0%
Mid Cloud Cover: 1%
High Cloud Cover: 0%
Sun Elevation: -4.6° (Civil twilight)
Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunrise
Big Sur
Tue, Mar 17 · 06:58–07:48
🌇Golden Hour Potential:96.4-97.4%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunrise
Big Sur
Wed, Mar 18 · 06:57–07:46
🌇Golden Hour Potential:99.7-99.8%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour (calm) at Sunrise
Big Sur
Thu, Mar 19 · 06:55–07:45
🌇Golden Hour Potential:82.1-100%
Low
Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunrise
Big Sur
Fri, Mar 20 · 06:54–07:43
🌇Golden Hour Potential:94.8-100%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunrise
Big Sur
Sat, Mar 21 · 06:52–07:42
🌇Golden Hour Potential:93.2-94.3%
Low
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