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 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oswald State Park/Short Sands sea temperature is
13.4° 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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, WNW swell with 390 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 15th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 17th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, and I've got the lowdown on the local surf scene, just for you. Let's get into it.

The next couple of weeks are looking like a real mixed bag. We've got a persistent run of onshore and cross-onshore winds that are really messing with the quality. The swell is coming in, but it's mostly windswell, short period, and the conditions are just not cooperating. The water is sitting at 56°, which is a solid 3° colder than usual for this time of year, so a thick wetsuit is a must.

To start things off, we've got a bit of a wait. The first real chance to even look at the water is Thursday, July 16th at Oswald State Park/Short Sands. Don't get too excited though. It's a marginal morning with a tiny 2ft swell out of the west, but with a very long 19-second period. That's a groundswell, but it's so small and the combined energy is only moderate (430). The wind is a light cross-shore, which is better than what we've been seeing, but it's still pretty weak. The afternoon only gets worse.

We pick up a bit more size on Friday, July 17th. The morning has a 3ft swell from the WNW with a 17-second period, and the combined energy is climbing (578). The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it's still a bit bumpy, but this is the best it's going to get for a while. It's a marginal call, but it's the only window we've got that's semi-clean.

After that, the wind cranks from the NNW. Saturday and Sunday see swell build to 4-5ft, but the wind is a moderate to fresh cross-onshore, making it a choppy mess. The wave energy is strong (over 600), but for paddle surfing, it's a write-off. Honestly, if you've got a kite, those afternoons from the 18th onwards might be your only play.

The pattern continues into the next week. Monday, July 20th morning sees a 5ft swell from the WNW with a light onshore wind, keeping it marginal. The wind turns more onshore in the afternoon, and the quality drops right off.

The second week is a similar story. Swell stays small, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is persistently cross-onshore from the NW. There's a bit of a pulse of long-period SW swell on the 25th and 26th, but it's small (2-3ft) and the wind is still up. The combined energy does get up to a strong 652 on the 27th, but it's all cross-onshore, so it's not going to be pretty.

The honest truth is, there isn't a single standout session in this 16-day window. The conditions are just too messy. For a beginner, that 3ft on the 14th and 15th would be fine size-wise, but the cross-onshore wind is going to make it a frustrating paddle. For the more experienced crew, the swell on the 20th might be the closest to something rideable, but it's still a lot of work for a poor-quality wave.

Keep an eye on the long-range forecasts, because it can't stay this poor forever. But for now, I'd be looking at other hobbies.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Period (s)
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9
0.9
WNW
9
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10
0.9
WNW
9
0.5
W
19
0.6
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19
0.6
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18
0.7
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17
0.8
WNW
17
0.7
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.4
NW
9
0.6
WSW
18
1.6
NW
8
1.6
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8
1.5
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
9
1.4
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.6
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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113
169
149
188
262
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290
367
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287
243
346
338
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346
262
206
159
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
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NE
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NW
15
NNW
0
NNE
15
SSW
10
SW
5
E
10
WNW
20
NNW
15
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
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NNE
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:25PM1.85m
1:20AM2.58m
3:08PM1.93m
2:12AM2.49m
3:49PM1.99m
3:04AM2.32m
4:30PM2.04m
3:58AM2.09m
5:11PM2.08m
4:54AM1.84m
5:51PM2.09m
5:58AM1.60m
6:33PM2.08m
7:13AM1.41m
Low Tide
8:01PM0.61m
9:06AM-0.47m
8:56PM0.54m
9:50AM-0.40m
9:52PM0.48m
10:32AM-0.28m
10:49PM0.43m
11:13AM-0.11m
11:49PM0.39m
11:52AM0.09m
00:52AM0.35m
12:32PM0.30m
1:58AM0.31m
1:15PM0.50m
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Temp °C
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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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