Sunset sessions in Surf City

Surf City, North Carolina

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Surf City 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

8:27 PM

Golden Hour: 7:27 PM – 8:27 PM

Day length: 14h 27m

Same as yesterday

Sunrise

6:00 AM

First light: 5:30 AM

Sunset

8:27 PM

Last light: 8:57 PM

Data from Surf City· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	6:00 AM	8:27 PM	14h 27m
Tomorrow	6:00 AM	8:27 PM	14h 27m
Sat, Jun 27	6:00 AM	8:27 PM	14h 27m
Sun, Jun 28	6:01 AM	8:27 PM	14h 27m
Mon, Jun 29	6:01 AM	8:27 PM	14h 26m
Tue, Jun 30	6:01 AM	8:27 PM	14h 26m
Wed, Jul 1	6:02 AM	8:27 PM	14h 26m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

6:00 AM

Sunset

8:27 PM

Day Length

14h 27m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

6:00 AM

Sunset

8:27 PM

Day Length

14h 27m

Sat, Jun 27

Sunrise

6:00 AM

Sunset

8:27 PM

Day Length

14h 27m

Sun, Jun 28

Sunrise

6:01 AM

Sunset

8:27 PM

Day Length

14h 27m

Mon, Jun 29

Sunrise

6:01 AM

Sunset

8:27 PM

Day Length

14h 26m

Tue, Jun 30

Sunrise

6:01 AM

Sunset

8:27 PM

Day Length

14h 26m

Wed, Jul 1

Sunrise

6:02 AM

Sunset

8:27 PM

Day Length

14h 26m

Best sunset surf spots in Surf City

Featured Beaches

1 spots

Surf City

Beginner friendly

Surf City is a reliable Topsail Island option for new surfers who want soft beachbreak peaks, approachable crowd levels outside the pier, and a simple beach day without Outer Banks punch.

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Featured Beaches(1)

Surf City

Beginner friendly

Surf City is a reliable Topsail Island option for new surfers who want soft beachbreak peaks, approachable crowd levels outside the pier, and a simple beach day without Outer Banks punch.

Sunset session picks in Surf City

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

Surf City

beach

beginner-intermediate

Surf City is a reliable Topsail Island option for new surfers who want soft beachbreak peaks, approachable crowd levels outside the pier, and a simple beach day without Outer Banks punch.

Beach facing

E-facing (105°)

Evening access

The easiest carry-ins are from the numbered public accesses. Start away from the pier if you want more forgiving takeoffs.

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 Surf City

Conditions

Dawn Patrol

Best early morning sessions

Sunset Sessions

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Tide Windows

Optimal tidal conditions

Water Temperature

Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Beginner Spots

Gentle waves for learning

Longboard Spots

Mellow waves for logging

Less Crowded

Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Surf City

: The best sunset sessions in Surf City are at Surf City. 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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