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 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oswald State Park/Short Sands sea temperature is
15.8° C
0.7° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with 388 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 (Mon 3rd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's on the table for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, I've gotta call it straight up – this is a tough stretch. The forecast is calling for a whole lot of nothing special, with plenty of days where the conditions are just plain messy. We've got a solid gap of poor surf right through the first week, and while there's a few moments that might be worth a paddle, there's nothing to get truly excited about. The water temp is sitting at 60°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the extra neoprene just yet.

The best we can really hope for is a moment on Sunday morning, August 2nd, at Oswald State Park/Short Sands. We're looking at a 5 ft swell rolling in from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is a light 10 km/h from the northwest, giving us a cross-on breeze that'll keep things a bit rippled but not totally blown out. The combined energy is moderate at 436. It's a "marginal" call, and the swell direction is coming from the W, not the ideal SW from the guide, so it's not going to be perfect. But honestly, it's the least offensive option in the whole window.

The rest of the first week is a write-off. From Sunday afternoon right through to the following Saturday, August 8th, it's a mess of cross-shore winds, lumpy chop, and small, weak swell. The wind is consistently from the north or northwest, between 15 and 35 km/h, making for terrible conditions. The swell stays small, between 3 ft and 5 ft, but with periods as short as 6 or 7 seconds, there's no power or shape. Don't bother.

The second week doesn't offer much relief. There are a few mornings with a lighter breeze, but the swell is still tiny, around 2 ft to 5 ft, and the wind is still cross or cross-on. The 16th of August (Sunday) morning shows a 5 ft swell from the WNW with a 10 km/h NW wind, but again, it's a cross-on, and the rating is "poor." The long-period swell that shows up around the 12th and 13th of August, with periods of 15-16 seconds, is coming from the west, but it's only 2 ft – that's an incredibly long wait for a tiny, weak wave. Those long-period groundswells are best for a point or reef, but with no size, there's nothing to work with.

Really, this is a period where the conditions look more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, given the consistent cross-shore wind and the lack of quality surf. The forecasts can always change, but for now, keep your expectations low.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the N by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:27PM2.01m
4:12AM1.80m
4:58PM2.08m
5:09AM1.63m
5:33PM2.14m
6:19AM1.48m
6:15PM2.19m
7:46AM1.39m
7:07PM2.23m
9:24AM1.39m
8:10PM2.27m
10:47AM1.48m
9:18PM2.33m
Low Tide
10:33AM0.04m
11:06PM0.42m
11:04AM0.18m
11:59PM0.34m
11:38AM0.34m
00:59AM0.27m
12:18PM0.51m
2:06AM0.18m
1:08PM0.66m
3:19AM0.08m
2:15PM0.77m
4:30AM-0.04m
3:37PM0.81m
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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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