Sunset sessions in Kill Devil Hills

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Kill Devil Hills can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 4 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

6:41 PM
Golden Hour: 5:41 PM – 6:41 PM

Day length: 11h 38m

-3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:02 AM

First light: 6:32 AM

Sunset

6:41 PM

Last light: 7:11 PM

Data from 3rd Street · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:02 AM

Sunset

6:41 PM

Day Length

11h 38m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:03 AM

Sunset

6:39 PM

Day Length

11h 36m

Fri, Oct 9

Sunrise

7:04 AM

Sunset

6:38 PM

Day Length

11h 34m

Sat, Oct 10

Sunrise

7:05 AM

Sunset

6:36 PM

Day Length

11h 32m

Sun, Oct 11

Sunrise

7:06 AM

Sunset

6:35 PM

Day Length

11h 29m

Mon, Oct 12

Sunrise

7:07 AM

Sunset

6:34 PM

Day Length

11h 27m

Tue, Oct 13

Sunrise

7:07 AM

Sunset

6:32 PM

Day Length

11h 25m

Best sunset surf spots in Kill Devil Hills

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Sunset session picks in Kill Devil Hills

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

3rd Street
beach
intermediate

3rd Street is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Kill Devil Hills in Outer Banks. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Beach facing
NE-facing (60°)
Evening access

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

Avalon Pier
pier
advanced

Avalon Pier is an iconic Outer Banks surf spot in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. The sand near the pier produces powerful, hollow peaks on both sides, drawing some of the region's best surfers. The crowd and localism can be intense, so this wave is for advanced riders who know pier etiquette.

Beach facing
E-facing (85°)
Evening access

Walk down the beach to either side of the pier; paddle out just away from the pilings to avoid fishermen.

Bath House
beach
intermediate

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

Beach facing
NE-facing (60°)
Evening access

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

Kill Devil Hills
beach
lower-intermediate

Kill Devil Hills features multiple sandbar peaks along a gently sloping beach. The waves are generally softer than Hatteras, making it a great training ground for lower‑intermediate surfers. Swells from NE to SE light up the peaks, and winter nor'easters can produce overhead surf.

Beach facing
E-facing (85°)
Evening access

Short boardwalks lead over the dune to the beach. Carrying boards is easy and ADA ramps are available at some accesses.

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 Kill Devil Hills

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Kill Devil Hills

The best sunset sessions in Kill Devil Hills are at 3rd Street, Avalon Pier, Bath House. 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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