Short Sand Beach
4.8★ · 185 Google ratings, Oregon
✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Walk
200 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 425 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
59°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
8 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.5 miles of shoreline
Water quality
Good · all 10 samples clean · 2025
Map of Short Sand Beach
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 13 visitors · 2017–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2017–2026
Check tide tables for tide pools
Low to mid tide reveals tide pools and stretches of flats with rocks and agates to explore.
Plan for a short hike
The walk from parking to beach takes 10-15 minutes on a well-maintained gravel path through old growth forest.
Arrive early on weekends
Parking fills up by mid-morning on nice days and popular times, sometimes requiring multiple loops to find a spot.
Expect surfers and crowds
The beach regularly hosts 20-30+ surfers and can feel busy, especially on weekends and good weather days.
Bring $10 for parking
Day use parking now requires a fee or Oregon State Parks pass.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
56°F · overcast
Water
59°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
8.3 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
9 mph from the SE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
3 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:18 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 07:26 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:08 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:59 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 7:24 AM.
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📍 Oregon 97102
🌊 Water 200 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 425 yd away
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Questions
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How far is the walk to the water at Short Sand Beach?
200 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Short Sand Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 425 yd from the listing.
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