Short Sands – Oregon in August
August is a fair month for surfing at Short Sands – Oregon; the best time is December.
Plan your trip to Short Sands – OregonEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 20°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 6 rainy days
Short Sands – OregonOregon (Tillamook County), United StatesBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ PDX 108 kmWave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
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Trestles – San ClementeUnited States · 1479 km away · water 22°C1 m waves2
Malibu – Surfrider BeachUnited States · 1379 km away · water 22°C0.8 m waves3
Huntington BeachUnited States · 1438 km away · water 22°C0.9 m waves4
Santa Cruz – Cowell'sUnited States · 991 km away · water 16°C1.4 m waves5
Westport – WashingtonUnited States · 128 km away · water 15°C1.4 m waves6
Morro BayUnited States · 1184 km away · water 16°C1.3 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in August →Schools and camps near Short Sands – Oregon
- Surfsand Resort 14.6 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Short Sands – Oregon?
August is a fair month for surfing at Short Sands – Oregon; the best time is December. Waves 1.2 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Short Sands – Oregon in August?
About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Short Sands – Oregon in August?
About 1.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Short Sands – Oregon in August?
Around 20°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 6 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Trestles – San Clemente (1 m waves), Malibu – Surfrider Beach (0.8 m waves) & Huntington Beach (0.9 m waves).