Sunset sessions in Kure Beach

Kure Beach, North Carolina

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Kure Beach 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

8:06 PM
Golden Hour: 7:06 PM – 8:06 PM

Day length: 13h 37m

-1 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:30 AM

First light: 6:00 AM

Sunset

8:06 PM

Last light: 8:36 PM

Data from Kure Beach· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:30 AM

Sunset

8:06 PM

Day Length

13h 37m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:30 AM

Sunset

8:05 PM

Day Length

13h 35m

Wed, Aug 12

Sunrise

6:31 AM

Sunset

8:04 PM

Day Length

13h 33m

Thu, Aug 13

Sunrise

6:32 AM

Sunset

8:03 PM

Day Length

13h 31m

Fri, Aug 14

Sunrise

6:33 AM

Sunset

8:02 PM

Day Length

13h 30m

Sat, Aug 15

Sunrise

6:33 AM

Sunset

8:01 PM

Day Length

13h 28m

Best sunset surf spots in Kure Beach

Sunset session picks in Kure Beach

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

Kure Beach
beach
beginner-intermediate

Kure Beach gives beginners a quieter, less hectic version of the same soft summer surf that makes southern North Carolina so usable for first sessions.

Beach facing
E-facing (110°)
Evening access

Short beach accesses make carrying a foam board easy. Use a peak away from the pier when the main lineup is active.

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 Kure Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Kure Beach

The best sunset sessions in Kure Beach are at Kure 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.

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