What are the best sunset surf spots in Newport?

The best sunset sessions in Newport are at Agate Beach. 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 Newport

Newport, Oregon

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Newport 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

8:37 PM

Golden Hour: 7:37 PM – 8:37 PM

Day length: 14h 47m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

5:50 AM

First light: 5:20 AM

Sunset

8:37 PM

Last light: 9:07 PM

Data from Agate Beach· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	5:50 AM	8:37 PM	14h 47m
Tomorrow	5:49 AM	8:38 PM	14h 49m
Sun, May 17	5:48 AM	8:39 PM	14h 51m
Mon, May 18	5:47 AM	8:40 PM	14h 53m
Tue, May 19	5:46 AM	8:41 PM	14h 56m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:50 AM

Sunset

8:37 PM

Day Length

14h 47m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:49 AM

Sunset

8:38 PM

Day Length

14h 49m

Sun, May 17

Sunrise

5:48 AM

Sunset

8:39 PM

Day Length

14h 51m

Mon, May 18

Sunrise

5:47 AM

Sunset

8:40 PM

Day Length

14h 53m

Tue, May 19

Sunrise

5:46 AM

Sunset

8:41 PM

Day Length

14h 56m

Best sunset surf spots in Newport

Featured Beaches

1 spots

Agate Beach

Beginner friendly

Agate Beach is a beach break in Newport, OR. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

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Featured Beaches(1)

Agate Beach

Beginner friendly

Agate Beach is a beach break in Newport, OR. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Sunset session picks in Newport

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

Agate Beach

beach

beginner-intermediate

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Agate Beach is a beach break in Newport, 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 Newport

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 Newport

: The best sunset sessions in Newport are at Agate 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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