Longboard-friendly waves in Manzanita

Manzanita, Oregon

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Manzanita delivers the kind of mellow walls that make nine-footers purr. These 1 breaks offer long shoulders, patient sections, and enough face to cross-step without rushing.

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Short Sands

Beginner friendly

This sandy cove in Oswald West State Park offers fun peaks and a mellow vibe. It's a popular spot for beginners and longboarders, although October and November groom the sandbars for occasional barrels and long rides. The beach is reached via a forest trail and is sheltered from north winds, but heavy winter swells can be powerful.

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1Short Sands
2.3 ft16 mph
Long, peeling waves perfect for noseridingMellow takeoff zones with forgiving shouldersClassic surf spots with old-school vibesBest tide windows for logging sessions

Longboard-friendly breaks in Manzanita

Break types, wave character, and ideal conditions for mellow log sessions.

Short Sands
beach
beginner

This sandy cove in Oswald West State Park offers fun peaks and a mellow vibe. It's a popular spot for beginners and longboarders, although October and November groom the sandbars for occasional barrels and long rides. The beach is reached via a forest trail and is sheltered from north winds, but heavy winter swells can be powerful.

Wave character

Best waves form on west swells. Sit inside for smaller peaks or further out at the main sandbar for longer rides. Watch for shifting currents and avoid surfing near the cliffs.

Best conditions

Mid tide, E wind, 3-6 ft W-NW swell

Log in 15 seconds(optional)
Wave Quality7/10
Crowd4/10
Overall8/10

Logging once helps tune Manzanita picks.

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About surfing in Manzanita

Great longboard spots in Manzanita include Short Sands. Look for peeling point breaks and gentle beach breaks with long shoulders.
Ideal longboard waves have gentle shoulders, a mellow takeoff, and long walls to trim. The best spots feature point breaks or sandbars that create peeling waves.

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