What are the best sunset surf spots in Ocean Shores?

The best sunset sessions in Ocean Shores are at Ocean Shores, Ocean Shores / North Beaches. 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 Ocean Shores

Ocean Shores, Washington

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Ocean Shores can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 2 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Sunset

8:44 PM

Golden Hour: 7:44 PM – 8:44 PM

Day length: 15h 1m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

5:43 AM

First light: 5:13 AM

Sunset

8:44 PM

Last light: 9:14 PM

Data from Ocean Shores· Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

7-day sun schedule showing sunrise, sunset, and day length
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length
Today(Today)	5:43 AM	8:44 PM	15h 1m
Tomorrow	5:42 AM	8:46 PM	15h 3m
Sun, May 17	5:41 AM	8:47 PM	15h 6m
Mon, May 18	5:40 AM	8:48 PM	15h 8m
Tue, May 19	5:39 AM	8:49 PM	15h 11m

Today(Today)

Sunrise

5:43 AM

Sunset

8:44 PM

Day Length

15h 1m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

5:42 AM

Sunset

8:46 PM

Day Length

15h 3m

Sun, May 17

Sunrise

5:41 AM

Sunset

8:47 PM

Day Length

15h 6m

Mon, May 18

Sunrise

5:40 AM

Sunset

8:48 PM

Day Length

15h 8m

Tue, May 19

Sunrise

5:39 AM

Sunset

8:49 PM

Day Length

15h 11m

Best sunset surf spots in Ocean Shores

Featured Beaches

2 spots

Ocean Shores

Beginner friendly

Ocean Shores is a beach break in Ocean Shores, WA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Ocean Shores / North Beaches

Beginner friendly

Ocean Shores / North Beaches is a beach break in Ocean Shores, WA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

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Featured Beaches(2)

Ocean Shores

Beginner friendly

Ocean Shores is a beach break in Ocean Shores, WA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Ocean Shores / North Beaches

Beginner friendly

Ocean Shores / North Beaches is a beach break in Ocean Shores, WA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Sunset session picks in Ocean Shores

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

Ocean Shores

beach

beginner-intermediate

4.0(3)

Ocean Shores is a beach break in Ocean Shores, WA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Ocean Shores / North Beaches

beach

beginner-intermediate

4.5(4)

Ocean Shores / North Beaches is a beach break in Ocean Shores, WA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

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 Ocean Shores

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 Ocean Shores

: The best sunset sessions in Ocean Shores are at Ocean Shores, Ocean Shores / North Beaches. 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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