Sunset Beach is one of the most photographed waves and a world class beach. The waves were 8 to 12 feet with maybe a few even bigger. They are pretty far out so it is hard to tell. I was using binoculars to see them. There is no mistaking this wave. I've seen it in pictures so many times and even though it was not at it's best this day you could tell it was Sunset Beach.

Surfer contemplating the waves at Sunset Beach. You can't tell by the picture but this wave is over ten feet.