What are the best sunset surf spots in Cannon Beach?

The best sunset sessions in Cannon Beach are at Cannon Beach (Ecola/Indian). These spots offer stunning golden hour views while you ride.

Is sunset a good time to surf?

Yes! Afternoon often brings cleaner conditions as morning onshore winds die down. Plus, the golden hour light and fewer crowds make for magical sessions.

Sunset sessions in Cannon Beach

Cannon Beach, Oregon

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Cannon Beach 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 PM

Golden Hour: 7:39 PM – 8:39 PM

Day length: 14h 52m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

5:47 AM

First light: 5:17 AM

Sunset

8:39 PM

Last light: 9:09 PM

Data from Cannon Beach (Ecola/Indian)· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	5:47 AM	8:39 PM	14h 52m
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	8:43 PM	14h 59m
Mon, May 18	5:43 AM	8:44 PM	15h 1m
Tue, May 19	5:42 AM	8:45 PM	15h 3m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:47 AM

Sunset

8:39 PM

Day Length

14h 52m

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

8:43 PM

Day Length

14h 59m

Mon, May 18

Sunrise

5:43 AM

Sunset

8:44 PM

Day Length

15h 1m

Tue, May 19

Sunrise

5:42 AM

Sunset

8:45 PM

Day Length

15h 3m

Best sunset surf spots in Cannon Beach

Featured Beaches

1 spots

Cannon Beach (Ecola/Indian)

Beginner friendly

Cannon Beach (Ecola/Indian) is a beach break in Cannon Beach, OR. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

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Featured Beaches(1)

Cannon Beach (Ecola/Indian)

Beginner friendly

Cannon Beach (Ecola/Indian) is a beach break in Cannon Beach, OR. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Sunset session picks in Cannon Beach

West-facing beaches with golden hour potential and evening access.

Cannon Beach (Ecola/Indian)

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beginner-intermediate

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Cannon Beach (Ecola/Indian) is a beach break in Cannon Beach, OR. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Beach facing

W-facing (270°)Golden hour

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 Cannon Beach

Conditions

Dawn Patrol

Best early morning sessions

Sunset Sessions

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Tide Windows

Optimal tidal conditions

Water Temperature

Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Beginner Spots

Gentle waves for learning

Longboard Spots

Mellow waves for logging

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Cannon Beach

: The best sunset sessions in Cannon Beach are at Cannon Beach (Ecola/Indian). 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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