Sunset sessions in Frisco

Frisco, North Carolina

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Frisco can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 2 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

4:59 PM
Golden Hour: 3:59 PM – 4:59 PM

Day length: 10h 23m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:36 AM

First light: 6:06 AM

Sunset

4:59 PM

Last light: 5:29 PM

Data from Billy Mitchell · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:36 AM

Sunset

4:59 PM

Day Length

10h 23m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

4:58 PM

Day Length

10h 21m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:38 AM

Sunset

4:58 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 Frisco

Sunset session picks in Frisco

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

Billy Mitchell
beach
intermediate

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

Beach facing
S-facing (160°)
Evening access

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

Frisco Pier Beach
beach
intermediate-advanced

Frisco Pier Beach is the historical surf-place name for the exposed Atlantic beach break at Frisco Beach Access; the former pier and pier house were removed. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff.

Beach facing
S-facing (160°)
Evening access

Use the current National Park Service Frisco Beach Access and obey Cape Hatteras closures, ORV rules, and posted ocean-safety guidance.

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 Frisco

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Frisco

The best sunset sessions in Frisco are at Billy Mitchell, Frisco Pier 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.