Sunset sessions in Rodanthe

Rodanthe, North Carolina

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Rodanthe 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

7:56 PM
Golden Hour: 6:56 PM – 7:56 PM

Day length: 13h 37m

-2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

6:19 AM

First light: 5:49 AM

Sunset

7:56 PM

Last light: 8:26 PM

Data from S‑Turns· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:19 AM

Sunset

7:56 PM

Day Length

13h 37m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:20 AM

Sunset

7:55 PM

Day Length

13h 35m

Sat, Aug 15

Sunrise

6:21 AM

Sunset

7:54 PM

Day Length

13h 33m

Sun, Aug 16

Sunrise

6:22 AM

Sunset

7:53 PM

Day Length

13h 31m

Mon, Aug 17

Sunrise

6:23 AM

Sunset

7:52 PM

Day Length

13h 29m

Tue, Aug 18

Sunrise

6:23 AM

Sunset

7:50 PM

Day Length

13h 27m

Best sunset surf spots in Rodanthe

Sunset session picks in Rodanthe

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

S‑Turns
beach
upper-intermediate

S‑Turns is a powerful hollow beach break on Pea Island just north of Rodanthe. Sandbars sculpt fast lefts and rights that crank during hurricane season and nor'easters. It's a regional classic for upper‑intermediate surfers seeking barrels.

Beach facing
E-facing (100°)
Evening access

Hike over the dunes on a sandy trail to reach the beach. Bring only essentials as the walk can be long in soft sand.

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 Rodanthe

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Rodanthe

The best sunset sessions in Rodanthe are at S‑Turns. 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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