Sunset sessions in Folly Beach

Folly Beach, South Carolina

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Folly Beach can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 1 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

7:38 PM
Golden Hour: 6:38 PM – 7:38 PM

Day length: 12h 25m

+2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:13 AM

First light: 6:43 AM

Sunset

7:38 PM

Last light: 8:08 PM

Data from Folly Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:13 AM

Sunset

7:38 PM

Day Length

12h 25m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:11 AM

Sunset

7:39 PM

Day Length

12h 27m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

7:10 AM

Sunset

7:39 PM

Day Length

12h 29m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

7:09 AM

Sunset

7:40 PM

Day Length

12h 31m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

7:07 AM

Sunset

7:41 PM

Day Length

12h 33m

Best sunset surf spots in Folly Beach

Sunset session picks in Folly Beach

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

Folly Beach
beach
lower-intermediate

Folly Beach is a long barrier island south of Charleston with several fun breaks. The Washout—a stretch blown open by Hurricane Hugo—produces punchy peaks on SE‑NE swells, while the Folly Beach Pier offers long lefts on the south side. It's friendly for beginners when small but can handle good size during hurricane season.

Beach facing
E-facing (105°)
Evening access

Beach accesses are plentiful. Walk down the sand to the Washout or around the pier to find your peak.

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 Folly Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Folly Beach

The best sunset sessions in Folly Beach are at Folly Beach. 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.

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