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: 4 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oswald State Park/Short Sands sea temperature is
13.2° C
1.7° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 323 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SW 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 (Jul 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 9th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 9th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 12th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s happening at Oswald State Park/Short Sands. Gotta be straight with you—this stretch is in a bit of a funk. The water’s running at 56°, which is over a degree and a half colder than what you’d usually expect this time of year, so that’s a solid reminder to bring the thick rubber if you’re thinking about getting wet.

We’re looking at a long, quiet run here. From Tuesday the 7th right the way through until around Saturday the 18th, there’s nothing that’s really worth paddling out for. The combined energy of all swells is sitting between 242 and 611, which is moderate to strong on the energy scale, but the wind is just hammering it. Almost every session is cross-on or cross-shore, with a nasty chop on it. Not your friend.

You’ll see a few brief windows. Friday morning the 10th, direction goes light offshore from the west, with a weak 2ft, 16-second SW groundswell. Combined energy is 324, which is on the lower side. It’s marginal, and the tide might mess with it, but that long period could shape up a couple of lined-up runners if you’re lucky. That’s the only real hint of something clean in the first week and a half.

Sunday the 19th afternoon shows a bit of hope. A NW swell at 5ft, 8-second period, but the wind goes light offshore from the west. It’s still a short period, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but glassy conditions could make it fun on a longboard or a fish. Combined energy reading of 476 is moderate, but it’s the cleanest wind we see in the whole forecast.

The standout, if you can call it that, is Monday the 20th morning and Tuesday the 21st afternoon. Swell builds to 5–5ft from the NW, period still short at 8 seconds. The wind is offshore from the west on Tuesday the 21st afternoon, so that’s as good as it gets. 5ft with offshore wind at Short Sands can be a good time, but it’s not groundswell, so expect peaky, chunky waves, not long walls. Energy sits around 481, which is moderate.

Overall, the consistency here is fairly consistent, which means normally something would pop sooner. But this run is stubborn. The best bet is to hang tight until that offshore window on the 21st. Forecasts can shift, and this place tends to surprise you when you least expect it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Sun afternoon).

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SW
19
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WNW
9
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
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16
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16
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15
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10
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1.3
WNW
8
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NW
8
1.2
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6
0.9
WNW
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
184
161
197
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254
254
206
193
157
197
299
318
269
248
307
241
154
86
117
104
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
15
NW
15
NW
5
NNE
5
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15
NW
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WSW
10
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High Tide
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
12:52PM1.67m
11:31PM2.56m
1:40PM1.77m
00:26AM2.61m
Low Tide
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
6:41AM-0.34m
6:04PM0.73m
7:32AM-0.44m
7:04PM0.68m
8:21AM-0.48m
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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.

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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