Sunset sessions in Lincoln City

Lincoln City, Oregon

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Lincoln City 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

7:40 PM
Golden Hour: 6:40 PM – 7:40 PM

Day length: 12h 37m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:03 AM

First light: 6:33 AM

Sunset

7:40 PM

Last light: 8:10 PM

Data from Nelscott Reef · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:03 AM

Sunset

7:40 PM

Day Length

12h 37m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:01 AM

Sunset

7:41 PM

Day Length

12h 40m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

6:59 AM

Sunset

7:43 PM

Day Length

12h 43m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:57 AM

Sunset

7:44 PM

Day Length

12h 46m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:55 AM

Sunset

7:45 PM

Day Length

12h 50m

Best sunset surf spots in Lincoln City

Sunset session picks in Lincoln City

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

Nelscott Reef
reef
advanced

Half a mile off Lincoln City, Nelscott Reef is Oregon's big-wave arena where west swells and east winds produce 25-50 ft monsters. Only expert surfers with jetski support attempt this outer reef.

Beach facing
W-facing (270°)Golden hour
Evening access

Paddling is not recommended; surfers launch via jetski from the harbor. Coordinate with a local team and safety crew.

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 Lincoln City

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Lincoln City

The best sunset sessions in Lincoln City are at Nelscott Reef. 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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