Best surfing near Sunset Beach

24 surf breaks · 24 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Sunset Beach, North Carolina — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 24 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Sunset Beach
#1 Sunset Beach
2.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Bird Island
#2 Bird Island
3.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Ocean Isle
#3 Ocean Isle
4.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Cherry Grove Pier
#4 Cherry Grove Pier
8.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Holden Beach
#5 Holden Beach
11.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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8th Ave n.
#6 8th Ave n.
17.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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apache pier
#7 apache pier
17.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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The Dunes Club, Myrtle Beach
#8 The Dunes Club, Myrtle Beach
18.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Myrtle Beach 67th
#9 Myrtle Beach 67th
20.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Myrtle Beach 64th Ave.
#10 Myrtle Beach 64th Ave.
21.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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48th st. Myrtle Beach
#11 48th st. Myrtle Beach
22.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Myrtle Beach  (42st - 46 st)
#12 Myrtle Beach (42st - 46 st)
22.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Myrtle Beach 38th to 41st
#13 Myrtle Beach 38th to 41st
23.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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2nd Avenue Pier
#14 2nd Avenue Pier
25.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Springmaid Pier
#15 Springmaid Pier
27.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Sunset Beach

The Sunset Beach area has 24 surf breaks on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best surfing near Sunset Beach

How are these surf breaks ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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