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 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oswald State Park/Short Sands sea temperature is
13.1° C
1.9° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SW swell with 548 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. 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+)11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 26th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The way things are shaping up at Oswald State Park/Short Sands, I gotta be straight with you—this 16-day window is a tough one. We’ve got very little real surf on offer, and what’s there is mostly small, messy, or blown out. The water is sitting at 56°, which is a bit colder than normal for late July, about 3° below average, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

Let’s start with Thursday afternoon, July 23rd. The first bit of swell rolls in at 4 ft from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds. Combined energy is moderate at 301. Wind is light from the W at 6 mph, so it’s onshore but light enough not to ruin it entirely. Still, the forecast calls it marginal, and honestly, for a beginner-friendly spot like this, it’s not going to be a standout day. It’s just barely rideable.

Then we hit a long dry spell. From Friday morning July 24th all the way through to Wednesday August 6th, the surf is either tiny, weak, or getting chopped up by cross and cross-onshore winds. Swell heights mostly hover between 1 ft and 3 ft, with short periods suckin’ the life out of any wave shape. The wind is almost always a cross or cross-onshore breeze, ranging from 6 to 19 mph, and the wave energy is low to moderate at best (45-719). There’s a two-week stretch here where the best score we see is a 2 out of 10, and that’s only on Sunday July 26th morning and afternoon, with 3 ft and 3 ft SW swell at 19-20 seconds—long period, sure, but weak energy. The wind is light, but it’s cross or onshore, so don’t expect much more than small, clean-ish waves for a patient surfer.

Now, the only real uptick comes Thursday August 6th morning. Swell bumps up to 5 ft from the W, with a period of 9 seconds, and combined energy hits 431. That’s moderate but not strong. Wind is light from the NW at 6 mph, but it’s cross-onshore, so the surface won’t be glassy. The wave comment still says “poor surf conditions,” so while the size is there, the quality is lacking. This is the biggest swell of the whole outlook, but it’s not clean. For a spot that’s exposed to SW swell, a W swell is okay, but the short period and cross-onshore wind mean it’s more of a lumpy, choppy day than a proper session.

For beginners, that 5 ft on August 6th could be a bit much, especially when it’s messy. For anyone else, it’s just not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate. The rest of the window fades back into tiny, weak junk through to August 7th.

Standout? There isn’t one. No day here deserves a shout as the best on offer. It’s a flat, windy, or marginal run. Oswald State Park/Short Sands usually gets more consistent action, but this 16-day window is a bust. Forecasts can change, but right now, you’re better off doing something else.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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26
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24
0.6
WSW
24
0.5
SW
23
0.8
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21
0.6
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21
0.8
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20
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Energy kJ
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183
171
147
368
257
548
365
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546
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322
354
358
280
251
Wind (km/h)
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5
NNE
10
WSW
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SW
15
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15
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High Tide
8:54PM2.03m
11:35AM1.43m
9:47PM2.04m
12:27PM1.51m
10:38PM2.07m
1:06PM1.58m
11:25PM2.12m
1:39PM1.63m
00:07AM2.17m
2:08PM1.68m
00:47AM2.19m
2:36PM1.73m
1:24AM2.19m
Low Tide
3:06PM0.79m
5:12AM0.12m
4:15PM0.86m
6:03AM0.05m
5:19PM0.86m
6:47AM-0.02m
6:11PM0.84m
7:26AM-0.08m
6:55PM0.79m
8:01AM-0.12m
7:36PM0.73m
8:34AM-0.16m
8:15PM0.67m
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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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