Oswald State Park/Short Sands Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.76° N 123.97° W

Oswald State Park/Short Sands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oswald State Park/Short Sands sea temperature is
15.8° C
0.7° 

Oswald State Park/Short Sands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Oswald State Park/Short Sands surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NW swell with 274 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oswald State Park/Short Sands this week:

The surf forecast for Oswald State Park/Short Sands over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oswald State Park/Short Sands in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 6th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 6th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 5th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oswald State Park/Short Sands over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your boards and listen up. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on the surf for our stretch of coast for the next couple of weeks. Let me tell you straight, it’s a bit of a slow burner.

The first part of this run is looking pretty bleak for any decent waves. We’ve got a whole heap of days where you’ll be better off doing something else. From now until the 11th, it’s pretty much a write-off. The swell is small and weak, with combined energies mostly in the 100s. It's just not doing a thing. You’re looking at ankle-biters to maybe knee-high slop, with onshore or cross-shore winds chopping it all up. There’s no push, no power. It’s flat and messy.

Then things finally start to change around the 12th of August. The swell starts to pick up, and we begin to see some actual energy in the water. The combined energy pushes into the 300s, which is a welcome sight. The waves are still a bit junky, but the size starts to build. It’s not until the 14th that things get really interesting. We see the swell jump to around 6ft, with energy readings well into the 600s. That’s when you’ll want to be paying attention.

The standout in this whole stretch is the morning of Friday the 15th of August. The swell is a solid 6ft from the NW, and the energy is hitting 713. It’s not too crazy but has some push. The wind is a cross-shore blowing at 12 mph, coming from the NNW. It won't be glassy, but it’s manageable. This is the best of the lot for our spot at Oswald State Park/Short Sands (Oswald-West-State-Park). It’s a beach break though, and with this size and period, it could be a little closed out. It’s not quite a beginner wave at this size, but it’s still fun for the intermediate crew.

The other option is the morning of Sunday the 17th of August, but the swell has backed off a touch to 4ft and the winds are a bit stronger and less favorable. It’s not the same quality.

So, in short, don't bother waxing up until mid-month. The first week and a half is a total dud. Circle Thursday the 14th and especially Friday the 15th on your calendar. That’s our best bet for a proper surf. It won’t be world-class, but after this drought, it’ll feel like a gift. The water temp is sitting pretty at 60°, which is about normal for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is still key.

Alright, that’s the picture from here. Stay patient, and I’ll see you out there when it turns on.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.9
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7
0.8
NW
7
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.8
NW
6
0.3
SW
16
0.8
NW
7
0.9
NW
6
0.9
NW
6
0.8
NW
7
0.8
NW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
103
153
125
213
274
203
178
163
107
77
79
61
39
45
54
38
61
68
58
61
45
Wind (km/h)
15
N
30
N
20
NNE
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNE
10
WNW
15
NW
15
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNE
15
NW
25
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
Wind State
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High Tide
5:33PM2.14m
6:19AM1.48m
6:15PM2.19m
7:46AM1.39m
7:07PM2.23m
9:24AM1.39m
8:10PM2.27m
10:47AM1.48m
9:18PM2.33m
11:48AM1.60m
10:25PM2.41m
12:36PM1.73m
11:26PM2.48m
Low Tide
11:38AM0.34m
00:59AM0.27m
12:18PM0.51m
2:06AM0.18m
1:08PM0.66m
3:19AM0.08m
2:15PM0.77m
4:30AM-0.04m
3:37PM0.81m
5:33AM-0.16m
4:56PM0.78m
6:28AM-0.26m
6:03PM0.69m
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8:40
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Temp °C
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19
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Feels °C
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Information about the Oswald State Park/Short Sands Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Oswald State Park/Short Sands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Oswald State Park/Short Sands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Oswald State Park/Short Sands surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Oswald State Park/Short Sands) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Oswald State Park/Short Sands may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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