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
7:09 AMFirst Light: 6:39 AM
Day length: 11h 59m
-3 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:09 AM
First light: 6:39 AM
Sunset
7:07 PM
Last light: 7:37 PM
Data from Short Sands (Oswald West) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:09 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 59m |
| Tomorrow | 7:10 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 56m |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 7:11 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 52m |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 7:12 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 49m |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 7:14 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 46m |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 7:15 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 43m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:09 AM
Sunset
7:07 PM
Day Length
11h 59m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
7:10 AM
Sunset
7:05 PM
Day Length
11h 56m
Tue, Sep 29
Sunrise
7:11 AM
Sunset
7:03 PM
Day Length
11h 52m
Wed, Sep 30
Sunrise
7:12 AM
Sunset
7:01 PM
Day Length
11h 49m
Thu, Oct 1
Sunrise
7:14 AM
Sunset
7:00 PM
Day Length
11h 46m
Fri, Oct 2
Sunrise
7:15 AM
Sunset
6:58 PM
Day Length
11h 43m
Best dawn patrol spots in Arch Cape
Featured Beaches
1 spots
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Featured Beaches(1)
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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