Sunset sessions in Pawleys Island

Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Pawleys Island 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 Pawleys Island Pier· 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 19m

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 18m

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 16m

Best sunset surf spots in Pawleys Island

Sunset session picks in Pawleys Island

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

Pawleys Island Pier
pier
lower-intermediate

Pawleys Island Pier is the closest named forecast anchor for private Pawleys Island pier-area custom spots. The surf is still an Atlantic-facing sandbar read, with pier-adjacent peaks and tropical-season windows, but the pier and immediate access are private/resident or guest controlled. Use this anchor for nearby custom-spot forecast matching without implying public pier access.

Beach facing
E-facing (105°)
Evening access

Treat the pier as a visual landmark and forecast anchor. Check local signs and use public beach accesses rather than the private pier or private walkway system.

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 Pawleys Island

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Pawleys Island

The best sunset sessions in Pawleys Island are at Pawleys Island 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.

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