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
4:50 PMGolden Hour: 3:50 PM – 4:50 PM
Day length: 9h 39m
-3 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:11 AM
First light: 6:41 AM
Sunset
4:50 PM
Last light: 5:20 PM
Data from Short Sands (Oswald West) · Updated daily
7-Day Sun Schedule
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:11 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 39m |
| Tomorrow | 7:12 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 37m |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 7:14 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 34m |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 7:15 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 32m |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 7:17 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 29m |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 7:18 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 27m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:11 AM
Sunset
4:50 PM
Day Length
9h 39m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
7:12 AM
Sunset
4:49 PM
Day Length
9h 37m
Fri, Nov 13
Sunrise
7:14 AM
Sunset
4:48 PM
Day Length
9h 34m
Sat, Nov 14
Sunrise
7:15 AM
Sunset
4:47 PM
Day Length
9h 32m
Sun, Nov 15
Sunrise
7:17 AM
Sunset
4:46 PM
Day Length
9h 29m
Mon, Nov 16
Sunrise
7:18 AM
Sunset
4:45 PM
Day Length
9h 27m
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.
