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.
Evening access
mile walk down paved trail through old-growth forest
Sunset sessions in Arch Cape
Arch Cape, Oregon
Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.
After-work glass-offs in Arch Cape can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 1 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.
Sunset
8:31 PMGolden Hour: 7:31 PM – 8:31 PM
Day length: 14h 18m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:13 AM
First light: 5:43 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM
Last light: 9:01 PM
Data from Short Sands (Oswald West)· Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:13 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 18m |
| Tomorrow | 6:14 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 15m |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 6:15 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 12m |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 6:17 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 9m |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 6:18 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 6m |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 6:19 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 3m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:13 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM
Day Length
14h 18m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
8:29 PM
Day Length
14h 15m
Sat, Aug 15
Sunrise
6:15 AM
Sunset
8:27 PM
Day Length
14h 12m
Sun, Aug 16
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM
Day Length
14h 9m
Mon, Aug 17
Sunrise
6:18 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Day Length
14h 6m
Tue, Aug 18
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Sunset
8:23 PM
Day Length
14h 3m
Best sunset surf spots in Arch Cape
Featured Beaches
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Sunset session picks in Arch Cape
West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.
Sunset session tips
- West-facing beaches for stunning sunset views
- Often cleaner afternoon conditions
- Golden hour photography opportunities
- After-work session favorites
Surf Guides for Arch Cape
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Arch Cape
- The best sunset sessions in Arch Cape are at Short Sands (Oswald West). These spots offer stunning golden hour views while you ride.
- Yes! Afternoon often brings cleaner conditions as morning onshore winds die down. Plus, the golden hour light and fewer crowds make for magical sessions.
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