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Short Sand Beach, Oswald West State Park
4.8★ · 209 Google ratings · Arch Cape, Oregon
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Walk
320 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 350 yd away
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 · 3% of 37 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Tue 12pm
Map of Short Sand Beach, Oswald West State Park
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 8 visitors · 2016–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2016–2026
Easy hike for families
The one-mile trail through old growth forest is well-maintained, mostly gravel, and suitable for children and elders.
Expect crowds of surfers
This is a popular surf destination, though reviewers say there is still space for families and other visitors.
Visit at low tide
Tide pools and caves with starfish and crabs become accessible on the south end.
Arrive before 10am
Parking fills up quickly, especially on sunny days and weekends.
Bring your own water
The beachside bathroom spigots are reportedly broken.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
57°F · overcast
Water
59°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
8.3 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
7 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.
Crowds
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📍 Arch Cape, OR 97102
🌊 Water 320 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 350 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Short Sand Beach, Oswald West State Park?
320 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Short Sand Beach, Oswald West State Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 350 yd from the listing.
When is Short Sand Beach, Oswald West State Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 12pm and the busiest at Fri 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
