Beacon Rock State Park Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, October 31 at Beacon Rock State Park, Washington. There are 10h 10m of daylight, from sunrise at 7:46 AM to sunset at 5:56 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Beacon Rock State Park.
Daylight by month in Beacon Rock State Park
How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7:45 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 06m | |
| Feb | 7:10 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 25m | |
| Mar | 7:21 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 53m | |
| Apr | 6:23 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 32m | |
| May | 5:37 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 55m | |
| JunLongest | 5:18 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 41m | |
| Jul | 5:33 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 21m | |
| Aug | 6:08 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 08m | |
| Sep | 6:46 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 33m | |
| Oct | 7:24 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 58m | |
| Nov | 7:07 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 30m | |
| DecShortest | 7:42 AM | 4:25 PM | 8h 43m |
Longest day around June 21 (15h 42m), shortest around December 21 (8h 41m). That is a swing of 7h 01m across the year.
Time your day on the water
Sunrise, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional Pathr update. No spam.
Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Beacon Rock State Park
On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Beacon Rock State Park’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.
Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Beacon Rock State Park runs from about 8h 41m at the shortest day to 15h 42m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Beacon Rock State Park tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Beacon Rock State Park today?+
On Saturday, October 31, the sun rises at 7:46 AM and sets at 5:56 PM at Beacon Rock State Park, Washington. First light (dawn) is around 7:15 AM and last light (dusk) is around 6:27 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Beacon Rock State Park get today?+
Saturday, October 31 has 10h 10m of daylight at Beacon Rock State Park. The days are getting shorter by about 3 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Beacon Rock State Park?+
The longest day at Beacon Rock State Park is around June 21 with 15h 42m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 8h 41m. That is a swing of 7h 01m across the year.
What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+
First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 12:51 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Beacon Rock State Park's exact coordinates (45.620°, -122.020°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.
Pathr nautical charts
Explore sunrise and sunset on the chart
Select a coastal location on Pathr’s nautical chart for sunrise, sunset, daylight and golden hour, calculated for that spot’s coordinates and local time.
Bridge clearances near Beacon Rock State Park
Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Beacon Rock State Park. Check them against your air draft before you head out.
