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
7:07 PMGolden Hour: 6:07 PM – 7:07 PM
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 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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