Sunset sessions in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Fort Lauderdale 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

5:33 PM
Golden Hour: 4:33 PM – 5:33 PM

Day length: 10h 55m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:38 AM

First light: 6:08 AM

Sunset

5:33 PM

Last light: 6:03 PM

Data from NE 14th Court · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:38 AM

Sunset

5:33 PM

Day Length

10h 55m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

5:32 PM

Day Length

10h 53m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:40 AM

Sunset

5:32 PM

Day Length

10h 52m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

5:32 PM

Day Length

10h 51m

Best sunset surf spots in Fort Lauderdale

Sunset session picks in Fort Lauderdale

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

NE 14th Court
beach
intermediate

NE 14th Court is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Fort Lauderdale in Broward County. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Beach facing
E-facing (90°)
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 Fort Lauderdale

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Fort Lauderdale

The best sunset sessions in Fort Lauderdale are at NE 14th Court. 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.