Oregon, United States
Coastal Waters45.76°N, 123.97°WStation UN-ORE-SHO

Short Sand Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around July at about 14.4°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Short Sand Beach water temperature

14.2
57.6°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters45.76°N, 123.97°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
16°C
60.3°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
14.2°C
57.6°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
14.5°C
58.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
14.6°C
58.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
14.5°C
58.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
14.2°C
57.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
13.9°C
57°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
13.8°C
56.8°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Short Sand Beach.
Confidence: High

Short Sand Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Short Sand Beach occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at14.4°C (57.9°F) in July.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
10
Jan
9
Feb
10
Mar
11
Apr
12
May
14
Jun
14
Jul
14
Aug
Current
14
Sep
13
Oct
11
Nov
10
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January7.3°C9.7°C11.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February7.3°C9.2°C11.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March8.4°C9.6°C11.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April9°C10.5°C12.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May10.6°C12.3°C14.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June11.7°C13.9°C15.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July10.8°C14.4°C16.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August11.9°C14.4°C17.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent12.7°C14.2°C16.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October11.3°C12.7°C15.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November8.6°C11.4°C14°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December8.9°C10.4°C13.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Short Sand Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Short Sand Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Short Sand Beach this time of year is 14.2°C (57.6°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Short Sand Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Short Sand Beach typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Short Sand Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Short Sand Beach average around14.2°C (57.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 12.7°C and a maximum of 16.4°C.

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