Sunset sessions in North Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in North Myrtle Beach can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 2 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

6:27 PM
Golden Hour: 5:27 PM – 6:27 PM

Day length: 10h 56m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:31 AM

First light: 7:01 AM

Sunset

6:27 PM

Last light: 6:57 PM

Data from Cherry Grove Pier Northside · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:31 AM

Sunset

6:27 PM

Day Length

10h 56m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:32 AM

Sunset

6:26 PM

Day Length

10h 54m

Fri, Oct 30

Sunrise

7:33 AM

Sunset

6:25 PM

Day Length

10h 53m

Sat, Oct 31

Sunrise

7:34 AM

Sunset

6:24 PM

Day Length

10h 51m

Best sunset surf spots in North Myrtle Beach

Sunset session picks in North Myrtle Beach

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

Cherry Grove Pier Northside
pier
intermediate-advanced

Cherry Grove Pier Northside is a pier-influenced surf zone at North Myrtle Beach in Grand Strand. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Beach facing
S-facing (160°)
Evening access

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

Cherry Grove Pier Southside
pier
intermediate-advanced

Cherry Grove Pier Southside is a pier-influenced surf zone at North Myrtle Beach in Grand Strand. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Beach facing
S-facing (160°)
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 North Myrtle Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in North Myrtle Beach

The best sunset sessions in North Myrtle Beach are at Cherry Grove Pier Northside, Cherry Grove Pier Southside. 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.