Myrtle Beach Sunset & Sunrise Calendar — Pasha Belman Photography
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Myrtle Beach Sunset & Sunrise Calendar
Click any date to see exact sunrise, golden hour, sunset, and blue hour times for Myrtle Beach. Every time is calculated live for the Grand Strand.
Times calculated live for Myrtle Beach, SC (33.69°N)
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.
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.
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Find your dates first
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.
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Pick sunrise or sunset
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.
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Arrive early
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.
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Check the weather guide
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.
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Book around the light
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.
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Mind the crowds
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.
Month by Month Photography Guide
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Weather figures are long term averages for Myrtle Beach, SC. Sunrise and sunset shown for mid month.
Season by Season
Myrtle Beach Sunrise & Sunset by Season
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
March to May
Sunrise about 6:10 to 7:30 AM Sunset about 7:30 to 8:35 PM
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
June to August
Sunrise about 6:10 to 6:45 AM Sunset about 7:55 to 8:30 PM
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.
Fall
September to November
Sunrise about 6:55 to 7:30 AM Sunset about 5:35 to 7:25 PM
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
December to February
Sunrise about 7:05 to 7:25 AM Sunset about 5:12 to 6:00 PM
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.
Where to Shoot
Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Myrtle Beach
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.
Myrtle Beach State Park
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.
Photography★★★★★
Sunrise★★★★★
Sunset★★★☆☆
Huntington Beach State Park
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.
Photography★★★★★
Sunrise★★★★☆
Sunset★★★★★
Pawleys Island
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.
Photography★★★★★
Sunrise★★★★★
Sunset★★★★☆
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
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.
Photography★★★★☆
Sunrise★★★☆☆
Sunset★★★★★
Cherry Grove
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.
Photography★★★★☆
Sunrise★★★★★
Sunset★★★★☆
Garden City Beach
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.
Photography★★★★☆
Sunrise★★★★★
Sunset★★★☆☆
Photograph your family during today's golden hour.
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.
When does the sun set in Myrtle Beach?
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.
When does the sun rise in Myrtle Beach?
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.
Best times for photography in Myrtle 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.
Sunrise or sunset in Myrtle Beach?
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.
Does daylight saving time change sunset times?
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.
