The Surf Window

Short Sands

Oregon, USA

Beach breakBeginner

A forgiving beachbreak tucked at the base of a coastal forest, small waves that peel consistently and a fun hollowed-out sandbar that handles everything from glassy mornings to choppy afternoons.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size2-5ft

Wind

E

Offshore

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

October–March

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

A-frame

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Smooth, predictable lines with even spacing

Length

30–80m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Beginner–Intermediate
  • •Why: Mellow walls and soft shoulders make this a perfect place to learn or cruise on a longboard.

Hazards

  • •Shallow shorebreak in small swell
  • •Rocky outcrops on north side at low tide
  • •Can get choppy in strong onshore wind

Local Tips

  • •Park at Oswald West State Park, short walk through the forest to the beach.
  • •Best in winter swells when the bank is fuller, smaller summer waves can close out.

Location

Map showing the location of Short Sands in Oregon, USA

45.3817, -123.9783