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
8:39 PMGolden Hour: 7:39 PM – 8:39 PM
Day length: 14h 51m
+2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
5:47 AM
First light: 5:17 AM
Sunset
8:39 PM
Last light: 9:09 PM
Data from Short Sands (Oswald West)· Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 5:47 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 51m |
| Tomorrow | 5:46 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 54m |
| Sat, May 16 | 5:45 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 56m |
| Sun, May 17 | 5:44 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 58m |
| Mon, May 18 | 5:43 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 1m |
| Tue, May 19 | 5:42 AM | 8:45 PM | 15h 3m |
| Wed, May 20 | 5:41 AM | 8:46 PM | 15h 5m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
5:47 AM
Sunset
8:39 PM
Day Length
14h 51m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
8:40 PM
Day Length
14h 54m
Sat, May 16
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Sunset
8:41 PM
Day Length
14h 56m
Sun, May 17
Sunrise
5:44 AM
Sunset
8:42 PM
Day Length
14h 58m
Mon, May 18
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Sunset
8:43 PM
Day Length
15h 1m
Tue, May 19
Sunrise
5:42 AM
Sunset
8:45 PM
Day Length
15h 3m
Wed, May 20
Sunrise
5:41 AM
Sunset
8:46 PM
Day Length
15h 5m
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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