Sunset sessions in Rockaway Beach

Rockaway Beach, Oregon

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Rockaway Beach 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

4:49 PM
Golden Hour: 3:49 PM – 4:49 PM

Day length: 9h 35m

-3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:13 AM

First light: 6:43 AM

Sunset

4:49 PM

Last light: 5:19 PM

Data from Rockaway Beach · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:13 AM

Sunset

4:49 PM

Day Length

9h 35m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:15 AM

Sunset

4:48 PM

Day Length

9h 33m

Sun, Nov 15

Sunrise

7:16 AM

Sunset

4:47 PM

Day Length

9h 30m

Mon, Nov 16

Sunrise

7:17 AM

Sunset

4:46 PM

Day Length

9h 28m

Best sunset surf spots in Rockaway Beach

Sunset session picks in Rockaway Beach

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

Rockaway Beach
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Rockaway Beach is a Pacific sandbar surf zone at Rockaway Beach in North Oregon Coast. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

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

Use the official public access serving this shoreline and obey closures, dune protections, and seasonal surf-zone rules.

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 Rockaway Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Rockaway Beach

The best sunset sessions in Rockaway Beach are at Rockaway 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.