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
6:28 PMGolden Hour: 5:28 PM – 6:28 PM
Day length: 10h 52m
-3 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:36 AM
First light: 7:06 AM
Sunset
6:28 PM
Last light: 6:58 PM
Data from Short Sands (Oswald West) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:36 AM | 6:28 PM | 10h 52m |
| Tomorrow | 7:37 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 49m |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 7:39 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 46m |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 7:40 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 43m |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 7:41 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 40m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:36 AM
Sunset
6:28 PM
Day Length
10h 52m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
7:37 AM
Sunset
6:26 PM
Day Length
10h 49m
Mon, Oct 19
Sunrise
7:39 AM
Sunset
6:24 PM
Day Length
10h 46m
Tue, Oct 20
Sunrise
7:40 AM
Sunset
6:23 PM
Day Length
10h 43m
Wed, Oct 21
Sunrise
7:41 AM
Sunset
6:21 PM
Day Length
10h 40m
Best sunset surf spots in Arch Cape
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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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