Short Sands (Oswald West) surf forecast

Manzanita · Oregon · United States

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A cove beach break in Oswald West State Park reached by a short forest trail, sheltered from northerly winds. Cold water and rips are the main concerns.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces SW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

SW, W

Best wind

E (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

Sep-Apr

Typical size

0.5-3 m

Crowd

medium

Hazards

Rips; Cold water; Short hike in

Nearby spots

• Cannon Beach (Tolovana), Cannon Beach
• Pacific City (Cape Kiwanda), Pacific City
• South Beach (Newport), Newport

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