
Surf Forecasts:
Oswald State Park/Short Sands surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore 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★+): Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 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, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on the table for Oswald State Park/Short Sands.
Honestly, it's a rough stretch ahead. We're looking at a solid 16-day window, but the surf quality is just not there for most of it. The biggest issue is that the wind is locked in from the wrong direction for this spot, and the swell is struggling to find a groove. The water is a chilly 55°F, which is a full 4°F colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a good hood and gloves.
The first week is a total write-off. Starting Thursday the 16th, we have a weak 2 foot swell from the W with a very long 18-second period, but the wind is a messy cross-onshore. The combined wave energy is 435 (moderate), but the conditions are just poor. Friday the 17th isn't much better, with a marginal 3 foot swell from the WNW and a light cross-onshore breeze. The whole weekend through the 20th stays poor, with the wind picking up and the swell getting messy and short-period. There's a little pocket of hope on Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd, with the swell dropping to around 4 feet and the wind easing, but it's still only a "marginal" call with a short 8-second period providing weak, fat waves. The energy is moderate but dropping (from 369 down to 280). You'd be fighting for a knee-high slop.
The second week feels a bit more promising, but it's still a long-range gamble. The biggest change is a new long-period groundswell from the SW arriving around Saturday the 25th. The morning of the 25th still looks poor with a cross-onshore wind, but the afternoon of the 25th is the standout. The wind swings to a light offshore from the W, and we get a 2 foot swell from the SW with a very long 21-second period. The combined energy jumps to 582 (moderate). The period is so long that it might be walled up and a bit tricky at a beach break, but if you can find a better peak, it could be glassy and clean. That's the best we've got in the whole window. Monday the 27th sees a similar 3 foot SW swell (18 seconds) with 571 combined energy, but the wind is back to a cross-onshore, so it's a drop-off in quality. The rest of the week into the 31st is a mix of moderate winds and messy cross-onshore conditions.
The standout, if you can call it that, is the afternoon of Saturday the 25th. The 2 feet of SW groundswell with that very long period and a light offshore wind is the only time the stars align for a clean session. It's not big, but it's the cleanest wave we're going to see. For the rest of the window, the conditions are just too inconsistent or choppy. If you're a beginner, the swell never gets above 5 feet, so that's fine, but the poor conditions make it an unappealing prospect for everyone.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
232 | 290 | 367 | 346 | 281 | 275 | 250 | 227 | 183 | 285 | 292 | 274 | 281 | 196 | 179 | 192 | 196 | 158 | 142 | 76 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 7:16PM2.07m | 8:45AM1.32m | 8:03PM2.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:07AM0.25m | 2:04PM0.67m | 4:13AM0.19m | |||||||
— | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
— | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 17 | WNW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
104 | 86 | 367 | 70 | 281 | 275 | 231 | 202 | 183 | 285 | 292 | 274 | 281 | 196 | 179 | 192 | 196 | 158 | 142 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 17 | NW 7 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
232 | 290 | 54 | 346 | 263 | 256 | 250 | 227 | 153 | 150 | 145 | 143 | 130 | 122 | 159 | 122 | 77 | 92 | 59 | 76 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 21 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
99 | 99 | 94 | 119 | 53 | 54 | 79 | 211 | 45 | 64 | 104 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 31 | 29 | 9 | 74 | 73 | 73 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 22 | 90 | 484 | 0 | 243 | 639 | 57 | 57 | 179 | 22 | 57 | 385 | 0 | 57 | 268 | 90 | 128 | 443 | 90 |
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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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