Sunset sessions in Buxton

Buxton, North Carolina

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Buxton can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 3 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

5:00 PM
Golden Hour: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Day length: 10h 26m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:34 AM

First light: 6:04 AM

Sunset

5:00 PM

Last light: 5:30 PM

Data from Cape Hatteras Lighthouse · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:34 AM

Sunset

5:00 PM

Day Length

10h 26m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:35 AM

Sunset

4:59 PM

Day Length

10h 25m

Fri, Nov 13

Sunrise

6:36 AM

Sunset

4:59 PM

Day Length

10h 23m

Sat, Nov 14

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

4:58 PM

Day Length

10h 21m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:38 AM

Sunset

4:57 PM

Day Length

10h 20m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

4:57 PM

Day Length

10h 18m

Best sunset surf spots in Buxton

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Featured Beaches(3)

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Advanced

At Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, jetties and sandbars focus Atlantic swells into one of the most powerful waves on the East Coast. Long, ripable lefts and dredging tubes break over shifting sandbars by the groins. The wave is fast and heavy with strong currents, making it suitable for advanced surfers only.

Lighthouse Third Groin

Advanced

Lighthouse Third Groin is a jetty-influenced surf zone at Buxton in Outer Banks. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

North Buxton

Intermediate

North Buxton is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Buxton in Outer Banks. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Sunset session picks in Buxton

West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
jetty
advanced

At Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, jetties and sandbars focus Atlantic swells into one of the most powerful waves on the East Coast. Long, ripable lefts and dredging tubes break over shifting sandbars by the groins. The wave is fast and heavy with strong currents, making it suitable for advanced surfers only.

Beach facing
SE-facing (120°)
Evening access

Follow the boardwalk from the parking lot and walk toward the metal groins. Beware of slippery rocks when crossing the jetty.

Lighthouse Third Groin
jetty
intermediate-advanced

Lighthouse Third Groin is a jetty-influenced surf zone at Buxton in Outer Banks. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Beach facing
E-facing (100°)
Evening access

Use the official public access serving this shoreline and obey closures, dune protections, and seasonal surf-zone rules.

North Buxton
beach
intermediate

North Buxton is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Buxton in Outer Banks. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Beach facing
E-facing (100°)
Evening access

Use the official public access serving this shoreline and obey closures, dune protections, and seasonal surf-zone rules.

Sunset session tips

  • West-facing beaches for stunning sunset views
  • Often cleaner afternoon conditions
  • Golden hour photography opportunities
  • After-work session favorites

Surf Guides for Buxton

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
Best early morning sessions
Sunset Sessions
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Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Less Crowded
Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Buxton

The best sunset sessions in Buxton are at Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Lighthouse Third Groin, North Buxton. These spots offer stunning golden hour views while you ride.
Yes! Afternoon often brings cleaner conditions as morning onshore winds die down. Plus, the golden hour light and fewer crowds make for magical sessions.