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Oswald State Park/Short Sands Surf Forecast
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Oswald State Park/Short Sands surfForecast / Oregon North / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Oswald State Park/Short Sands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Oswald State Park/Short Sands sea temperature is
13.1° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (May 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 13th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 16th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 19th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oswald State Park/Short Sands over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 10 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 17 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | |
214 | 287 | 566 | 529 | 514 | 326 | 246 | 142 | 308 | 449 | 1367 | 1299 | 1532 | 1272 | 772 | 668 | 411 | 258 | 341 | 2167 | 1844 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:25PM1.98m | 11:02AM1.58m | 10:59PM2.15m | 12:03PM1.66m | 11:35PM2.31m | 1:00PM1.74m | 00:14AM2.44m | 1:54PM1.80m | 00:56AM2.52m | 2:48PM1.81m | 1:42AM2.54m | 3:42PM1.80m | 2:31AM2.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:33PM0.24m | 5:38AM0.16m | 5:18PM0.32m | 6:25AM-0.06m | 6:03PM0.40m | 7:10AM-0.26m | 6:49PM0.48m | 7:57AM-0.42m | 7:35PM0.54m | 8:44AM-0.51m | 8:23PM0.59m | 9:34AM-0.53m | 9:14PM0.63m | 10:26AM-0.50m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 |
 | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:43 | — | 8:44 |
— | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
10 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 |
 kJ | 214 | 287 | 566 | 529 | 514 | 326 | 246 | 83 | 173 | 217 | 1367 | 1299 | 55 | 1272 | 772 | 668 | 411 | 258 | 245 | 2167 | 1844 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 5 | NW 6 | W 9 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 87 | 71 | 74 | 74 | 52 | 10 | 11 | 78 | 308 | 449 | 39 | 56 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 60 | 341 | 41 | 76 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | — | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | — | — | W 20 | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 26 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 27 | 69 | — | 15 | 14 | 28 | 27 | 142 | 91 | 40 | 6 | — | — | 7 | — | 13 | 12 | 30 | 29 | 13 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 5 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 66 | 126 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1532 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 288 | 189 | 992 | 444 | 90 | 832 | 288 | 268 | 268 | 267 | 0 | 129 | 268 | 0 | 57 | 289 | 0 | 189 | 128 | 267 | 832 |
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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.
Oswald State Park/Short Sands is 48 km (30 miles) from Astoria. If you plan a vacation in North Oregon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Astoria. Astoria has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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