Sunset sessions in Litchfield Beach

Litchfield Beach, South Carolina

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Litchfield 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

8:31 PM
Golden Hour: 7:31 PM – 8:31 PM

Day length: 14h 20m

Sunrise

6:11 AM

First light: 5:41 AM

Sunset

8:31 PM

Last light: 9:01 PM

Data from South Litchfield· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:11 AM

Sunset

8:31 PM

Day Length

14h 20m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:11 AM

Sunset

8:31 PM

Day Length

14h 20m

Sat, Jul 4

Sunrise

6:12 AM

Sunset

8:31 PM

Day Length

14h 19m

Sun, Jul 5

Sunrise

6:12 AM

Sunset

8:31 PM

Day Length

14h 19m

Mon, Jul 6

Sunrise

6:13 AM

Sunset

8:31 PM

Day Length

14h 18m

Tue, Jul 7

Sunrise

6:13 AM

Sunset

8:30 PM

Day Length

14h 17m

Wed, Jul 8

Sunrise

6:14 AM

Sunset

8:30 PM

Day Length

14h 17m

Best sunset surf spots in Litchfield Beach

Sunset session picks in Litchfield Beach

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

South Litchfield
beach
beginner-intermediate

South Litchfield is the closest forecast anchor for South Litchfield custom spots north of Pawleys Island. It is a mellow Atlantic-facing beachbreak read with sandbar-dependent peaks, better odds on organized east and southeast swell, and enough local variation that nearby cam evidence is useful before sending a surfer there.

Beach facing
E-facing (110°)
Evening access

Use signed public access points and check the beach from the dune crossover before paddling. Inlet current and sandbar changes can make one block look different from the next.

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 Litchfield Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Litchfield Beach

The best sunset sessions in Litchfield Beach are at South Litchfield. 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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