Sunset sessions in Coos Bay

Coos Bay, Oregon

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Coos Bay 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

6:49 PM
Golden Hour: 5:49 PM – 6:49 PM

Day length: 11h 27m

-3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:22 AM

First light: 6:52 AM

Sunset

6:49 PM

Last light: 7:19 PM

Data from Bastendorff Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:22 AM

Sunset

6:49 PM

Day Length

11h 27m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:24 AM

Sunset

6:48 PM

Day Length

11h 24m

Sat, Oct 10

Sunrise

7:25 AM

Sunset

6:46 PM

Day Length

11h 21m

Sun, Oct 11

Sunrise

7:26 AM

Sunset

6:44 PM

Day Length

11h 18m

Mon, Oct 12

Sunrise

7:27 AM

Sunset

6:42 PM

Day Length

11h 15m

Tue, Oct 13

Sunrise

7:28 AM

Sunset

6:41 PM

Day Length

11h 12m

Wed, Oct 14

Sunrise

7:29 AM

Sunset

6:39 PM

Day Length

11h 10m

Best sunset surf spots in Coos Bay

Sunset session picks in Coos Bay

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

Bastendorff Beach
beach
lower-intermediate

This exposed beach break near Coos Bay offers reliable surf with left and right peaks. It starts at less than 3 ft and holds up to 6 ft; optimum swell is from the west with offshore southeast winds.

Beach facing
W-facing (260°)Golden hour
Evening access

Take Cape Arago Highway west of Charleston and turn onto Bastendorff Beach Road to the parking lot. Walk over the dunes to the shore.

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 Coos Bay

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Coos Bay

The best sunset sessions in Coos Bay are at Bastendorff Beach. 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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