What are the best sunset surf spots in Florence?

The best sunset sessions in Florence are at Florence South Jetty. 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 Florence

Florence, Oregon

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Florence 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

8:34 PM

Golden Hour: 7:34 PM – 8:34 PM

Day length: 14h 40m

+2 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

5:53 AM

First light: 5:23 AM

Sunset

8:34 PM

Last light: 9:04 PM

Data from Florence South Jetty· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	5:53 AM	8:34 PM	14h 40m
Tomorrow	5:52 AM	8:35 PM	14h 43m
Sat, May 16	5:51 AM	8:36 PM	14h 45m
Sun, May 17	5:50 AM	8:37 PM	14h 47m
Mon, May 18	5:49 AM	8:38 PM	14h 49m
Tue, May 19	5:48 AM	8:39 PM	14h 51m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:53 AM

Sunset

8:34 PM

Day Length

14h 40m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:52 AM

Sunset

8:35 PM

Day Length

14h 43m

Sat, May 16

Sunrise

5:51 AM

Sunset

8:36 PM

Day Length

14h 45m

Sun, May 17

Sunrise

5:50 AM

Sunset

8:37 PM

Day Length

14h 47m

Mon, May 18

Sunrise

5:49 AM

Sunset

8:38 PM

Day Length

14h 49m

Tue, May 19

Sunrise

5:48 AM

Sunset

8:39 PM

Day Length

14h 51m

Best sunset surf spots in Florence

Featured Beaches

1 spots

Florence South Jetty

Advanced

Florence South Jetty offers challenging river mouth break rated 6/10 but fickle and dangerous. Siuslaw River south jetty produces inside left (harbor entrance wave—wedgy, hollow) and outside beach rights.

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Featured Beaches(1)

Florence South Jetty

Advanced

Sunset session picks in Florence

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

Florence South Jetty

jetty

intermediate-advanced

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**Florence South Jetty** offers challenging river mouth break rated 6/10 but fickle and dangerous. Siuslaw River south jetty produces inside left (harbor entrance wave—wedgy, hollow) and outside beach rights.

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 Florence

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 Florence

: The best sunset sessions in Florence are at Florence South Jetty. 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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