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 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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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★+): 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 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-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 2AM (Sun 12th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
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.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, hard look at what’s coming our way for Oswald State Park/Short Sands over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – this isn’t a classic run. The forecast is a real mixed bag with a lot of wind and chop to work through, so we’re picking our moments carefully.

The water temperature is running at 53°, which is a whopping 7° colder than usual for this time of year. That’s a very unusual chill, so a good 5/4 wetsuit, boots, and gloves are pretty much non-negotiable. You’ll feel that bite.

We’re looking at a rough start. The first surf worth considering doesn’t really show up until Thursday the 16th of July, and even then, it’s only a marginal call. The morning brings a 5ft swell from the WNW with a short 8-second period, creating moderate wave energy (607). The wind is a light cross-onshore, which is a bit messy. The afternoon is similar at 5ft, with a slight improvement to a cross-shore wind, but it’s still a “gentle cross-shore with slight cross-chop.” It’s not terrible, but it’s not a standout.

Friday the 17th of July is a bit of a tease. The swell drops to 3ft, but the period jumps to 17 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is solid (682), but with a light cross-onshore wind, it’s clean but small. The long period means it’ll break straight and wall up on the beach, so it’s better suited for the points or reefs if they were in the picture, but at Short Sands it might be a bit tricky to find a good peak. Still, for a light wind day, it’s worth a look.

Saturday the 18th of July is probably the best of a tricky bunch. The morning session has 4ft from the WNW at 10 seconds, with moderate cross-shore wind. The energy is up there (735), and while it’s not glassy, the cross-shore wind keeps the surface lumpy but ridable. The afternoon picks up a bit of speed from the wind, making it less appealing.

For the rest of the run, we’ve got plenty of onshore and cross-shore winds, mostly from the NNW, with short-period swell. The period drops to 7 seconds on the 20th and 21st, which is just windswell mush. The energy is moderate, but the quality just isn’t there.

The absolute standout, if you’re willing to gamble on a long-range forecast, is the morning of Wednesday the 22nd of July. We’ve got 4ft from the WNW at 9 seconds, with a light WSW cross-onshore wind. The energy is moderate (330), and while it’s not perfect, the light winds make it the most promising window for a clean-ish session. After that, the 24th and 25th of July show some very long-period swell (24-26 seconds) from the SW, but the swell heights are tiny (1ft to 2ft), so it’s more of a longboard glide than a proper wave.

Overall, don’t expect a fire session. The best advice is to keep an eye on the 18th for a bit of push, and the 22nd for the cleanest chance. The rest of the time, it’s a lot of cross-chop and wind. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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334
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367
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327
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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NNE
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High Tide
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
11:13AM-0.11m
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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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