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
7:01 AMDay length: 12h 8m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:01 AM
First light: 6:31 AM
Sunset
7:09 PM
Last light: 7:39 PM
Data from Carolina Beach · Updated daily
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:01 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 8m |
| Tomorrow | 7:02 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 5m |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 7:02 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 3m |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 7:03 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 1m |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 7:04 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 59m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:01 AM
Sunset
7:09 PM
Day Length
12h 8m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
7:02 AM
Sunset
7:07 PM
Day Length
12h 5m
Sat, Sep 26
Sunrise
7:02 AM
Sunset
7:06 PM
Day Length
12h 3m
Sun, Sep 27
Sunrise
7:03 AM
Sunset
7:04 PM
Day Length
12h 1m
Mon, Sep 28
Sunrise
7:04 AM
Sunset
7:03 PM
Day Length
11h 59m
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
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