This page gives you today's and tomorrow's exact Myrtle Beach sunrise and sunset times, golden hour, and the best times for family beach photos along the Grand Strand.
Planning a family, engagement, senior, or wedding photography session in Myrtle Beach? Every session at Pasha Belman Photography is scheduled around the exact golden hour shown below to create the most beautiful natural light possible.
Select any date to see exact sunrise, golden hour, sunset, and blue hour times for Myrtle Beach.
The numbers above answer the question fast. Here is the same information broken out by question, along with what it means for planning a beach photography session.
Sunrise in Myrtle Beach today is at --. That is when the sun clears the horizon over the Atlantic, which makes the first 45 minutes after sunrise the best window for a quiet, empty beach and soft morning light.
Sunrise tomorrow in Myrtle Beach is at --. Sunrise shifts by only a minute or two from one day to the next, so this time stays accurate for planning a morning session or an early beach walk.
Sunset in Myrtle Beach today is at --. Golden hour begins roughly 45 to 75 minutes before that, depending on the season, and runs right up to the moment the sun drops below the horizon.
Sunset tomorrow in Myrtle Beach is at --. Use tonight's sunset time above as a close estimate, since it rarely shifts by more than a minute or two day to day outside of the daylight saving time changes in March and November.
It is fully dark in Myrtle Beach by about -- today, which is roughly 25 to 30 minutes after sunset once civil twilight ends. Sunset itself does not mean full darkness. Blue hour, the soft period right after sunset, is one of the most requested windows for beach portraits.
Golden hour is the low-angle, warm light in the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset. Tonight's golden hour runs from about --. It is the window every Pasha Belman Photography session is built around, because it gives soft, even, flattering light with none of the harsh shadows of midday sun.
For most families, the evening golden hour into sunset gives the warmest tones and the easiest schedule around naps and dinner. For young kids or anyone who wants an empty beach, sunrise is just as strong and often even quieter. See our Myrtle Beach family photography page for session details, and our guide on what to wear for family beach photos before you book.
Pick your month and session type. We will recommend the best time of day, the best Grand Strand location, and get you straight to booking.
This calendar gives exact times for any date on the Grand Strand. Here is how to turn that into a plan, whether you want a session, a beach walk, or just the sunset.
Click your arrival and departure dates on the calendar. Check the golden hour start time for each day. That tells you exactly when to be on the sand for the best light during your stay.
Toggle between sunrise and sunset at the top of the calendar. Sunrise gives a quiet beach and cool morning light. Sunset gives warmer tones and easier evening scheduling.
Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the golden hour start time shown for your date. That gives you the full window and time to settle in before the best light.
Sunset times tell you when the light happens. The Myrtle Beach Photography Weather Guide tells you what it will look like, from cloud cover to humidity to wind, month by month.
Once you know your date and time, use Book this date on the calendar. It carries your date into the inquiry so we can confirm that exact golden hour slot.
A July sunset on a packed beach feels different from a September sunrise with nobody around. Peak season is June through August. April, May, September, and October pair great light with lighter crowds.
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Light quality, golden hour length, and the feel of the beach all shift across the year. Here is what each season offers when you plan around sunrise and sunset.
Spring is the strongest stretch of the year for beach photography on the Grand Strand. Days grow fast, the beach stays quiet before Memorial Day, and the air is comfortable for sessions. The light has a clarity that summer humidity later softens. April is the single best month of the year here.
Summer brings the longest days and the biggest crowds. Sunset runs late, close to 8:30 PM in June, so families can session after dinner. The trade off is a busy beach in peak weeks and occasional haze from humidity. Sunrise sessions give you an empty beach and warm early light.
September and October are the most underrated months on the Grand Strand. The ocean is still warm, the crowds thin fast after Labor Day, and the light turns amber as the sun tracks lower. Golden hour ends earlier each week, and the color only gets richer.
Winter sessions are quiet and dramatic. The beach is nearly empty, the low sun throws long warm shadows, and sunset is often the most vivid of the year. The window is short, with sunset before 5:30 PM in December, and the conditions are worth it.
The Grand Strand beaches face east, so the open ocean delivers the strongest sunrise light. For true sunset over water, the salt marsh at Murrells Inlet and Huntington Beach is where the color lands. Here are the spots we shoot most.
A gated park with a quiet, wide beach, a fishing pier, and maritime forest. It stays calmer than the main strip and is our go to for empty sunrise sessions.
Beach on one side, salt marsh on the other. The marsh faces west, so this is one of the few Grand Strand spots with real sunset over water. Wildlife and dunes add depth.
Old, unhurried, and beautiful. Weathered beach houses, a wide creek, and a soft dune line make Pawleys a favorite for families and engagements away from the crowds.
A half mile boardwalk over the salt marsh with wide open western views. This is the best true sunset spot on the Strand, with color reflecting off the water and boats.
The north end of North Myrtle Beach, where a tidal channel and marsh meet the ocean. Sunrise on the beach is stunning and the back channel glows at sunset.
A relaxed family beach between Surfside and Murrells Inlet. The pier and long open sand make for clean sunrise compositions and easy access for larger family groups.
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Want month by month conditions, wind, ocean temps, and session ratings? Visit our full Myrtle Beach photography weather guide, the most detailed session planning tool on the Grand Strand.
This interactive Myrtle Beach sunset calendar shows exact sunrise, golden hour, sunset, and blue hour times for every day of the year along the Grand Strand. Times are calculated live using precise solar positioning for Myrtle Beach, SC (33.69°N, 78.89°W) and update automatically each year. The calendar covers Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Garden City, Murrells Inlet, and Pawleys Island on the Atlantic Ocean.
Sunset in Myrtle Beach ranges from around 5:10 PM in early December to 8:30 PM in late June. The longest days fall around the summer solstice in late June. The shortest days fall around the winter solstice in late December. Spring and fall offer the most balanced daylight for outdoor photography sessions.
Sunrise in Myrtle Beach ranges from around 6:00 AM in mid June to 7:50 AM in late December and early January. Summer sunrise sessions on the Grand Strand begin before 6 AM and offer some of the most dramatic golden hour light of the year on an empty beach.
Pasha Belman Photography schedules all sessions during the golden hour windows, roughly 45 minutes around sunrise and the period from golden hour start through sunset in the evening. These windows produce the soft, warm, directional light that makes Grand Strand portraits extraordinary. Use the calendar above to find the exact golden hour window for any date. For a full month by month breakdown including weather, wind, and ocean conditions, visit our Myrtle Beach photography weather guide.
The Grand Strand faces east, so the sun rises directly over the Atlantic. That makes sunrise the strongest ocean light of the day and the quietest time on the sand, even in peak summer. For sunset over open water, head to the salt marsh at Murrells Inlet or Huntington Beach State Park, where the sun drops behind the water to the west. On the ocean beaches, sunset still fills the sky with soft pastel color and warm reflected light. Sunrise suits families with young kids and anyone who wants an empty beach. Sunset suits later schedules and warmer tones.
Yes. South Carolina observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward one hour in March and back one hour in November. Sunset jumps about an hour later in spring and drops to the late afternoon in fall, near 5:10 PM in December. The calendar on this page reflects local Myrtle Beach time on every date automatically.
To book a Myrtle Beach family session, engagement shoot, senior portrait, or wedding, contact us here. Visit pashabelman.com to view the full portfolio.
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