Short Sands (Oswald West)
4.3(7)beach
beginner-intermediate
**Short Sands** (Oswald West State Park) functions as North Oregon Coast's learn-to-surf destination rated 6/10.
Early access
mile walk down paved trail through old-growth forest
Dawn patrol surfing in Arch Cape
Arch Cape, Oregon
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in Arch Cape means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
7:02 AMFirst Light: 6:32 AM
Day length: 12h 38m
+3 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:02 AM
First light: 6:32 AM
Sunset
7:40 PM
Last light: 8:10 PM
Data from Short Sands (Oswald West) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:02 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 38m |
| Tomorrow | 7:00 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 41m |
| Wed, Apr 1 | 6:58 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 45m |
| Thu, Apr 2 | 6:56 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 48m |
| Fri, Apr 3 | 6:55 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 51m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:02 AM
Sunset
7:40 PM
Day Length
12h 38m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
7:00 AM
Sunset
7:42 PM
Day Length
12h 41m
Wed, Apr 1
Sunrise
6:58 AM
Sunset
7:43 PM
Day Length
12h 45m
Thu, Apr 2
Sunrise
6:56 AM
Sunset
7:44 PM
Day Length
12h 48m
Fri, Apr 3
Sunrise
6:55 AM
Sunset
7:46 PM
Day Length
12h 51m
Best dawn patrol spots in Arch Cape
Featured Beaches
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Dawn patrol access guide for Arch Cape
Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
Dawn patrol tips
- Glassy morning conditions before onshore winds
- Less crowded lineups at sunrise
- East-facing beaches for sunrise views
- Spots with easy parking for early arrivals
Surf Guides for Arch Cape
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Arch Cape
- Dawn patrol in Arch Cape typically starts at first light, around 30 minutes before sunrise. This gives you the glassiest conditions before onshore winds develop.
- Early morning offers glassy conditions, fewer crowds, and calmer winds. Water temperature is also warmer relative to air temperature at sunrise.
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