Sunset sessions in Kitty Hawk

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Kitty Hawk 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

4:58 PM
Golden Hour: 3:58 PM – 4:58 PM

Day length: 10h 19m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:38 AM

First light: 6:08 AM

Sunset

4:58 PM

Last light: 5:28 PM

Data from Bennett Street · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:38 AM

Sunset

4:58 PM

Day Length

10h 19m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

4:57 PM

Day Length

10h 18m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

6:40 AM

Sunset

4:56 PM

Day Length

10h 16m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

4:56 PM

Day Length

10h 14m

Best sunset surf spots in Kitty Hawk

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Sunset session picks in Kitty Hawk

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

Bennett Street
beach
intermediate

Bennett Street is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Kitty Hawk 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.

Eckner Street
beach
intermediate

Eckner Street is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Kitty Hawk 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.

Kitty Hawk Pier
pier
intermediate-advanced

Kitty Hawk Pier is a pier-influenced surf zone at Kitty Hawk 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.

Old Station / Laundromats
beach
intermediate

Old Station / Laundromats is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Kitty Hawk 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.

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 Kitty Hawk

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Kitty Hawk

The best sunset sessions in Kitty Hawk are at Bennett Street, Eckner Street, Kitty Hawk Pier. 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.