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: 10 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oswald State Park/Short Sands sea temperature is
11.7° C
3.4° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, WNW swell with 367 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with W 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. 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 11AM. 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+) 5AM (Tue 14th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 17th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – if you’re looking to get wet at Oswald State Park/Short Sands over the next 16 days, you’re gonna have to be patient. The forecast is a long, tough stretch of poor surf conditions, with a few days that are marginal at best. There’s really no standout session in the whole window, but let’s walk through the scraps on offer.

The water is sitting at a shocking 53°F – that’s 6°F colder than usual for this time of year, which is very unusual. You’ll want a thick wetsuit and a hood, no joke.

The first potential window to even bother looking at is Friday, July 17th. The morning brings some clouds, a weak 3ft WNW swell, but here’s the kicker – it’s sporting a long 17-second period. That’s groundswell energy, but it’s weak, with combined energy of 709 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-shore from the SSW at 9 mph, which is okay, but with a score of just 1/10, it’s a real marginal call. The afternoon is a little better – a light 6 mph offshore wind from the W cleans things up for a 2ft WNW swell (16-second period, 606 energy). Still, it’s only a 2/10, and for a beginner spot, this is thin ice.

Saturday, July 18th morning is the next sniff. A 4ft WNW swell, but it’s short-period at 9 seconds and cross-on wind from the NW at 9 mph. Energy is moderate (600), but the chop is going to wreck it. Only a 1/10.

The next week – from Sunday, July 20th through to Thursday, July 24th – is a desert. Mostly 4ft to 5ft WNW swell, but all of it is short-period (8-9 seconds) and cross-on wind. The combined energy stays moderate (300-400 range), but the wind is always putting a chop on it. Not worth paddling out.

Then on Friday, July 24th, things get a little more interesting. The morning brings some clouds, a 6ft NW swell (9-second period, 563 energy) with a light WSW cross-on at 6 mph. That’s a 2/10. The afternoon pushes that swell to 6ft NW (9 seconds, 697 energy), with a light 6 mph offshore wind from the W. That’s the biggest swell of the whole outlook, but at 6ft it’s starting to get too big for beginners. The wind is clean, but the period is short, so don’t expect much shape. Still a 1/10, but it’s your best chance if you’re an experienced surfer.

Saturday, July 25th morning is the last marginal glance – 5ft NW swell (9 seconds, 500 energy), light SW cross-on at 6 mph. A 2/10. After that, it’s back to poor surf until the end of the window on July 28th.

Bottom line: There’s no true standout here. The pick of a bad bunch is Friday afternoon, July 24th, at Oswald State Park/Short Sands, with a 6ft NW swell and light offshore wind. The swell is short-period and the combined energy is moderate (697), but it’s the biggest, cleanest wave you’ll get. If you’re an expert, give it a go. Beginners, stay home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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82
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290
367
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186
217
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237
Wind (km/h)
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NW
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NNW
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NNE
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NNW
25
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NNE
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High Tide
1:40PM1.77m
00:26AM2.61m
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
Low Tide
7:04PM0.68m
8:21AM-0.48m
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
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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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