Sunset sessions in Charleston

Charleston, Oregon

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Charleston 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

7:09 PM
Golden Hour: 6:09 PM – 7:09 PM

Day length: 11h 59m

-3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:10 AM

First light: 6:40 AM

Sunset

7:09 PM

Last light: 7:39 PM

Data from Sunset Bay State Park · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:10 AM

Sunset

7:09 PM

Day Length

11h 59m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:11 AM

Sunset

7:07 PM

Day Length

11h 56m

Tue, Sep 29

Sunrise

7:12 AM

Sunset

7:06 PM

Day Length

11h 53m

Wed, Sep 30

Sunrise

7:13 AM

Sunset

7:04 PM

Day Length

11h 50m

Thu, Oct 1

Sunrise

7:14 AM

Sunset

7:02 PM

Day Length

11h 47m

Fri, Oct 2

Sunrise

7:16 AM

Sunset

7:00 PM

Day Length

11h 45m

Best sunset surf spots in Charleston

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Featured Beaches(1)

Sunset Bay State Park

Intermediate

Sunset Bay is a crescent-shaped cove near Cape Arago with tide pools and a campground. It's popular with surfers when large winter swells create rolling pipes of ocean. On smaller days it's sheltered and calm, suitable for intermediates.

Sunset session picks in Charleston

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

Sunset Bay State Park
beach
lower-intermediate

Sunset Bay is a crescent-shaped cove near Cape Arago with tide pools and a campground. It's popular with surfers when large winter swells create rolling pipes of ocean. On smaller days it's sheltered and calm, suitable for intermediates.

Beach facing
W-facing (250°)Golden hour
Evening access

A short walk leads from the parking lot to the sandy beach. Paddle out through the channel near the east headland to avoid shallow rocks.

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 Charleston

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
Best early morning sessions
Sunset Sessions
You're here
Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
Conditions & wetsuit guide

Style

Less Crowded
Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Charleston

The best sunset sessions in Charleston are at Sunset Bay State Park. 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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