Sunset sessions in Isle of Palms

Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Isle of Palms 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 28m

+2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:10 AM

First light: 6:40 AM

Sunset

7:38 PM

Last light: 8:08 PM

Data from Isle of Palms · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:10 AM

Sunset

7:38 PM

Day Length

12h 28m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:09 AM

Sunset

7:39 PM

Day Length

12h 30m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

7:08 AM

Sunset

7:39 PM

Day Length

12h 32m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

7:06 AM

Sunset

7:40 PM

Day Length

12h 34m

Best sunset surf spots in Isle of Palms

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Isle of Palms

Intermediate

Isle of Palms (IOP) is a mellow beach break just north of Charleston. It picks up less north swell than Folly due to its slightly southerly orientation but still provides consistent waves for beginners and lower‑intermediate surfers. During late summer and early fall, tropical storm swells provide punchier surf and more push.

Sunset session picks in Isle of Palms

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

Isle of Palms
beach
lower-intermediate

Isle of Palms (IOP) is a mellow beach break just north of Charleston. It picks up less north swell than Folly due to its slightly southerly orientation but still provides consistent waves for beginners and lower‑intermediate surfers. During late summer and early fall, tropical storm swells provide punchier surf and more push.

Beach facing
E-facing (100°)
Evening access

Use one of the many beach accesses; a short boardwalk leads over the dunes. Look for quiet sandbars away from the pier.

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 Isle of Palms

Conditions

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Style

Beginner Spots
Gentle waves for learning
Longboard Spots
Mellow waves for logging
Less Crowded
Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Isle of Palms

The best sunset sessions in Isle of Palms are at Isle of Palms. 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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