Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Carolina Beach means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:38 AMDay length: 10h 36m
-1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:38 AM
First light: 6:08 AM
Sunset
5:14 PM
Last light: 5:44 PM
Data from Carolina Beach · Updated daily
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:38 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 36m |
| Tomorrow | 6:39 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 34m |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 6:40 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 32m |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 6:41 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 31m |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 6:42 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 29m |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 6:43 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 27m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:38 AM
Sunset
5:14 PM
Day Length
10h 36m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:39 AM
Sunset
5:13 PM
Day Length
10h 34m
Tue, Nov 10
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Sunset
5:12 PM
Day Length
10h 32m
Wed, Nov 11
Sunrise
6:41 AM
Sunset
5:12 PM
Day Length
10h 31m
Thu, Nov 12
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Sunset
5:11 PM
Day Length
10h 29m
Fri, Nov 13
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Sunset
5:10 PM
Day Length
10h 27m
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
Carolina Beach is one of the most approachable beginner surf zones in North Carolina, with a gently sloping beach, forgiving summer surf, and enough room to spread out away from the busiest peaks.
Pick a lifeguarded access and walk a little off the boardwalk crowd to find a softer sandbar with more room.
Paid public lots and street parking are closest to the boardwalk. Arrive before 9am on warm weekends.
About surfing in Carolina Beach
