Short Sands – Oregon in May
May 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: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 12°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 15°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 14 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 May
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Santa Cruz – Cowell'sUnited States · 991 km away · water 13°C2 m waves2
Trestles – San ClementeUnited States · 1479 km away · water 18°C1.1 m waves3
Malibu – Surfrider BeachUnited States · 1379 km away · water 17°C1 m waves4
Huntington BeachUnited States · 1438 km away · water 17°C1 m waves5
Westport – WashingtonUnited States · 128 km away · water 12°C2 m waves6
Mavericks – Half Moon BayUnited States · 927 km away · water 12°C1.9 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →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 May a good time for surfing at Short Sands – Oregon?
May is a good month for surfing at Short Sands – Oregon (best: December). Waves 1.7 m, water 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Short Sands – Oregon in May?
About 12°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How big are the waves at Short Sands – Oregon in May?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Short Sands – Oregon in May?
Around 15°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Santa Cruz – Cowell's (2 m waves), Trestles – San Clemente (1.1 m waves) & Malibu – Surfrider Beach (1 m waves).