Oswald State Park/Short Sands Surf Break

Oswald State Park/Short Sands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 45.76° N 123.97° W

Issued: 10 am 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oswald State Park/Short Sands sea temperature is
13.7° C

Normal for this time of year

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 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,020 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with NW 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oswald State Park/Short Sands in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 8AM. 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 (Sat 20th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 20th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 20th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
2
4
2
1
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
21
0.7
SW
21
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
1.9
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.8
NW
9
1.8
NW
9
1.9
NW
9
2.2
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
2.2
NW
10
2.3
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
1.8
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.5
NW
9
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
463
463
450
546
479
490
526
515
626
947
815
928
1020
782
516
388
326
274
266
389
393
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
25
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
20
N
25
NNW
20
N
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
W
10
SW
10
W
5
ESE
15
W
20
NNW
20
N
25
NNW
30
NNW
20
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
3:31PM1.83m
2:20AM2.51m
4:20PM1.86m
3:14AM2.36m
5:09PM1.88m
4:11AM2.15m
5:58PM1.92m
5:11AM1.89m
6:45PM1.96m
6:19AM1.64m
7:32PM2.01m
7:38AM1.44m
8:17PM2.04m
Low Tide
9:22AM-0.55m
9:04PM0.63m
10:12AM-0.51m
10:03PM0.60m
11:00AM-0.41m
11:05PM0.58m
11:48AM-0.27m
00:13AM0.54m
12:35PM-0.09m
1:25AM0.47m
1:22PM0.10m
2:39AM0.38m
2:10PM0.29m
3:49AM0.27m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:26
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:08
9:08
 mm
Temp °C
15
15
13
14
14
13
17
19
15
15
14
14
13
13
14
14
17
16
19
19
15
Feels °C
13
12
9
10
10
10
14
14
11
13
12
13
12
11
13
12
14
12
15
15
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
9
0.7
SW
21
1.5
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.8
NW
9
0.8
SW
17
1.9
NW
9
2.2
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
2.2
NW
10
2.3
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
1.8
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.5
NW
9
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
0.4
SW
14
1.8
NW
8
Energy kJ
106
463
249
356
479
490
526
354
626
947
815
928
1020
782
516
388
326
274
266
73
393
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
21
0.4
SW
14
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.1
SW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
463
53
450
546
290
370
370
6
208
206
198
176
132
130
130
157
62
116
72
49
51
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
15
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
19
0.1
W
24
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.2
WSW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.1
W
15
0.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
34
31
28
28
17
17
6
15
15
11
79
48
18
43
40
37
50
4
49
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
5
1.1
WNW
9
1.8
NW
9
1.7
NW
8
Energy kJ
7
176
515
389
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
4
4
4
1
4
4
1
1
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
1
2
1
Distance (km)
444
638
267
243
443
114
268
385
114
267
272
0
128
128
0
128
179
114
131
443
268
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
5
6
6
6
4
4
7
7
4
9
9
7
6
5
7
5
9
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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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