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 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oswald State Park/Short Sands sea temperature is
11.5° C
3.6° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with 377 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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+) 2AM (Sun 12th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 17th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 18th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


Right folks, Rusty here. Let me be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at Oswald State Park/Short Sands for the next 16 days, and honestly, the surf is mostly a no-go. The water is sitting at a very odd 53°F for this time of year, which is much colder than normal, so you’ll want a thick suit if you’re even thinking about it.

The pattern starts with nothing good on offer. From Saturday the 11th right through until the morning of Wednesday the 15th, every session is a write-off. The wind is never clean, and the swell is junky and weak. That’s a solid 4-day stretch of nothing.

The first glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Wednesday the 15th, with a brief window of offshore wind from the WNW. The swell is a small 4ft at 8 seconds from the WNW, with moderate wave energy (360). The wind is light and clean, a rare treat. But it’s a short-lived window with poor conditions overall, and the swell is fat and weak. It’s not worth getting excited about, but it’s the only time the wind is truly offshore.

The rest of the week is a mess. The wind swings cross-on or cross, and the swell is either too small, too short period, or chopped up. By Thursday the 16th, there’s a long-period 19-second swell from the W, but only 2ft – that’s a ghostly groundswell with no power. The energy is moderate (500), but it’s too small to do anything with, and the wind is cross-on.

The only real standout is the morning of Saturday the 18th. The swell picks up to 5ft from the WNW at 9 seconds. The wind is cross-shore, not great, but the energy is strong (687). It’s borderline for beginners at this size, but for a confident surfer, it’s the best we’ll see. The quality is marginal, and it won’t be a classic, but it’s the pick of a bad bunch.

After that, it’s more of the same – poor conditions, messy wind, and onshore slop. By the end of the 16 days, the swell drops right off, and the wind stays ugly. There’s nothing to chase.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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19
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8
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8
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0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
275
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334
188
151
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106
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285
259
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346
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
25
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ESE
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NW
30
N
20
NNE
15
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NNW
15
NNE
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NNE
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High Tide
11:56AM1.55m
10:33PM2.48m
12:52PM1.67m
11:31PM2.56m
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
Low Tide
4:59PM0.75m
6:41AM-0.34m
6:04PM0.73m
7:32AM-0.44m
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
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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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