Short Sands – Oregon in January
January is a good month for surfing at Short Sands – Oregon (best: 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: 2.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 10°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 11°C by day, 5°C at night
- Weather: 13 sunny days, 18 rainy days
Short Sands – OregonOregon (Tillamook County), United StatesBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ 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 January
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Morro BayUnited States · 1184 km away · water 14°C2 m waves2
Santa Cruz – Cowell'sUnited States · 991 km away · water 13°C2.4 m waves3
Mavericks – Half Moon BayUnited States · 927 km away · water 13°C2 m waves4
Tofino – Long BeachCanada · 393 km away · water 9°C2.7 m waves5
Westport – WashingtonUnited States · 128 km away · water 9°C3 m waves6
Trestles – San ClementeUnited States · 1479 km away · water 15°C1.1 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in January →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 January a good time for surfing at Short Sands – Oregon?
January is a good month for surfing at Short Sands – Oregon (best: December). Waves 2.5 m, water 10°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 11°C.
How warm is the water at Short Sands – Oregon in January?
About 10°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How big are the waves at Short Sands – Oregon in January?
About 2.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Short Sands – Oregon in January?
Around 11°C by day and 5°C at night, with about 13 sunny and 18 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Morro Bay (2 m waves), Santa Cruz – Cowell's (2.4 m waves) & Mavericks – Half Moon Bay (2 m waves).