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    FIELD GUIDE · ARCH CAPE

    Short Sands (Oswald West)Water Temp & Wetsuit Guide

    Arch Cape, OR

    Water64°F18°C
    Cool64°F / 18°C

    Recommended wetsuit3/2mm fullsuit

    Seasonal water trends for Arch Cape
    About this spot · ratings & ideal conditions
    BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE
    BEACH BREAK
    4.3
    RATING
    7
    REVIEWS

    Best October-November for quality before winter reshapes sandbars, January for consistency (44% clean)

    Spot photo, map & camera
    HERO PHOTO
    SHORT SANDS (OSWALD WEST)
    ARCH CAPE, OR
    Map showing Short Sands (Oswald West) at its actual locationArch Cape, OR
    Quiver · Field Guide · Arch Cape, ORUpdated SEP 27, 2026QUIVER //

    Selected day: 2026-09-27 · America/Los_Angeles