
Surf Forecasts:
Oswald State Park/Short Sands surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 489 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oswald State Park/Short Sands over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's get into what the next couple of weeks look like, and I gotta be honest, it's looking a bit flat and messy. We've got a long stretch of nothing really clean on offer, so don't get too fired up. There's a big gap of poor surf before we even see a glimmer.
The water at Oswald State Park/Short Sands is 57°, running about 2° colder than usual for this time of year, so you'll feel that chill.
The first hint of anything worth a look is Wednesday, July 8th, in the morning. We've got a tiny 2ft swell from the SW, but with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 411. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the SW, so it'll be a little bumpy. It's a marginal call, only for those who really need a fix.
Then there's another big dry spell until Saturday, July 11th. That afternoon, the swell picks up to 5ft from the WNW, with a 10-second period and moderate energy of 512. The wind finally turns offshore out of the West at 9 mph. That's your best chance for clean conditions in the whole run, but it's still only a marginal forecast.
Sunday, July 12th afternoon gives us another marginal window with a 3ft WNW swell and a light cross-shore breeze from the South. Energy is low at 248.
Into the second week, Thursday, July 16th morning has the biggest pulse of the forecast period: a 3ft WNW swell with an incredible 18-second period and a combined energy of 805. But the wind is a cross-onshore from the NNW at 9 mph, so it'll be choppy. By the afternoon, the energy drops to 665 with a cross-shore wind. It's still only marginal.
The biggest wave heights show up on Saturday, July 18th, with a 5ft WNW swell, but the cross-onshore NNW wind at 12 mph will turn it into a messy, lumpy mess. Energy hits 729 in the morning and 672 in the afternoon, but it's rough out there.
If I had to pick a standout, it's Saturday, July 11th afternoon, when that 5ft WNW swell meets a clean offshore breeze. That's your cleanest shot for a decent wave. Thursday morning, July 16th is a close second for pure swell energy, but that cross-onshore wind will chop it up. That 18-second period will also make the waves race and break straight on the beach, so you'd want a point break or a spot with a channel. Crowds are listed as "sometimes" here, so you might have a couple of mates out.
For beginners, the 5ft stuff on the 18th with onshore wind will be a handful. The rest of the time, the small, onshore slop is better suited for a kite than a paddle. We've got a big blank run in this forecast, but that can change quick. Keep your board handy.
Stay patient,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SW 19 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
173 | 221 | 229 | 489 | 433 | 231 | 151 | 184 | 161 | 197 | 197 | 194 | 254 | 208 | 206 | 193 | 159 | 218 | 295 | 373 | 301 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 5:54PM1.87m | 5:16AM1.62m | 6:29PM1.96m | 6:25AM1.46m | 7:07PM2.06m | 7:50AM1.36m | 7:51PM2.16m | 9:22AM1.35m | 8:41PM2.27m | 10:48AM1.43m | 9:36PM2.38m | 11:56AM1.55m | 10:33PM2.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:44AM0.03m | 00:28AM0.56m | 12:19PM0.16m | 1:31AM0.45m | 12:59PM0.32m | 2:38AM0.31m | 1:46PM0.48m | 3:45AM0.14m | 2:43PM0.62m | 4:48AM-0.03m | 3:50PM0.71m | 5:46AM-0.20m | 4:59PM0.75m | ||||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
173 | 161 | 229 | 489 | 433 | 231 | 151 | 142 | 161 | 140 | 137 | 188 | 180 | 172 | 131 | 137 | 159 | 218 | 295 | 373 | 301 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | SW 14 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
40 | 73 | 199 | 79 | 79 | 96 | 125 | 184 | 124 | 197 | 197 | 194 | 254 | 208 | 206 | 193 | 139 | 137 | 134 | 132 | 130 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | SW 20 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | W 19 | W 17 |
59 | 37 | 112 | 29 | 29 | 41 | 98 | 90 | 133 | 74 | 75 | 74 | — | 27 | 27 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 221 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 131 | 444 | 114 | 293 | 992 | 288 | 382 | 382 | 0 | 832 | 993 | 0 | 57 | 382 | 0 | 128 | 128 | 90 | 128 | 268 | 0 |
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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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