Nags Head, North Carolina
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Nags Head means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 4 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
7:12 AMDay length: 11h 14m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:12 AM
First light: 6:42 AM
Sunset
6:26 PM
Last light: 6:56 PM
Data from Abalone Street · Updated daily
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:12 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 14m |
| Tomorrow | 7:12 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 12m |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 7:13 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 10m |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 7:14 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 7m |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 7:15 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 5m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:12 AM
Sunset
6:26 PM
Day Length
11h 14m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
7:12 AM
Sunset
6:24 PM
Day Length
11h 12m
Mon, Oct 19
Sunrise
7:13 AM
Sunset
6:23 PM
Day Length
11h 10m
Tue, Oct 20
Sunrise
7:14 AM
Sunset
6:22 PM
Day Length
11h 7m
Wed, Oct 21
Sunrise
7:15 AM
Sunset
6:20 PM
Day Length
11h 5m
4 spots
Abalone Street is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Nags Head in Outer Banks. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.
Jennette's Pier is a pier-influenced surf zone at Nags Head in Outer Banks. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.
Jennette's Pier Northside is a pier-influenced surf zone at Nags Head in Outer Banks. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.
Nags Head offers a stretch of east‑facing Outer Banks beach with numerous peaks. Sandbars create fun lefts and rights that break best on moderate swells. It's a go‑to spot for intermediate surfers looking for variety and less intimidating surf than Hatteras.
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Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
Abalone Street is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Nags Head in Outer Banks. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.
Use the official public access serving this shoreline and obey closures, dune protections, and seasonal surf-zone rules.
Use signed public access and legal parking; verify posted restrictions before leaving the vehicle.
Jennette's Pier is a pier-influenced surf zone at Nags Head in Outer Banks. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.
Use the official public access serving this shoreline and obey closures, dune protections, and seasonal surf-zone rules.
Use signed public access and legal parking; verify posted restrictions before leaving the vehicle.
Jennette's Pier Northside is a pier-influenced surf zone at Nags Head in Outer Banks. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.
Use the official public access serving this shoreline and obey closures, dune protections, and seasonal surf-zone rules.
Use signed public access and legal parking; verify posted restrictions before leaving the vehicle.
Nags Head offers a stretch of east‑facing Outer Banks beach with numerous peaks. Sandbars create fun lefts and rights that break best on moderate swells. It's a go‑to spot for intermediate surfers looking for variety and less intimidating surf than Hatteras.
Walk straight from the parking lot over short dunes. Access is easy and board‑walk friendly.
Public beach accesses in Nags Head have free parking and showers. Arrive early during summer to secure a spot.
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