Sunset sessions in Seaside

Seaside, Oregon

Sunset and golden hour times for planning your evening session.

After-work glass-offs in Seaside 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

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

Day length: 12h 38m

+3 min vs yesterday

Sunrise

7:02 AM

First light: 6:32 AM

Sunset

7:40 PM

Last light: 8:10 PM

Data from Seaside Cove · Updated daily

7-Day Sun Schedule

Today(Today)

Sunrise

7:02 AM

Sunset

7:40 PM

Day Length

12h 38m

Tomorrow

Sunrise

7:00 AM

Sunset

7:42 PM

Day Length

12h 42m

Wed, Apr 1

Sunrise

6:58 AM

Sunset

7:43 PM

Day Length

12h 45m

Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise

6:56 AM

Sunset

7:44 PM

Day Length

12h 48m

Fri, Apr 3

Sunrise

6:54 AM

Sunset

7:46 PM

Day Length

12h 51m

Best sunset surf spots in Seaside

Sunset session picks in Seaside

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

Seaside Cove
reef
intermediate
4.3(4)

**Seaside Cove** delivers Oregon's best left-hand pointbreak rated 8/10 but with extreme localism. Point break and beach reef mix receives northwest swells (270-0°, center 315°).

Seaside Cove (Oregon)
beach
intermediate

Seaside Cove (Oregon) is a powerful sand-and-rock break with lefts and rights. Waves can reach 10-15 ft in winter and 5-7 ft in summer, attracting experienced locals. Beginners should stay out of the main lineup and respect the locals and reef.

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

Follow paved trails to the beach and paddle out through the channel near the rocks. Watch for slippery boulders.

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 Seaside

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Seaside

The best sunset sessions in Seaside are at Seaside Cove, Seaside Cove (Oregon). 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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