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 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oswald State Park/Short Sands sea temperature is
13.2° C
1.7° 

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 323 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SW 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 (Thu 9th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 9th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 12th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
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(10 max)
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0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
10
0.5
SW
19
1
WNW
9
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
1.1
WNW
9
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
1.1
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.4
W
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
200
184
161
197
197
212
254
208
206
193
139
201
237
318
269
237
184
228
140
84
65
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
15
NW
20
NNW
5
NNE
5
WSW
10
NW
5
NE
10
W
15
NW
10
NE
15
NW
20
NNW
10
NE
10
W
15
NW
10
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:07PM2.06m
7:50AM1.36m
7:51PM2.16m
9:22AM1.35m
8:41PM2.27m
10:48AM1.43m
9:36PM2.38m
11:56AM1.55m
10:33PM2.48m
12:52PM1.67m
11:31PM2.56m
1:40PM1.77m
00:26AM2.61m
Low Tide
12:59PM0.32m
2:38AM0.31m
1:46PM0.48m
3:45AM0.14m
2:43PM0.62m
4:48AM-0.03m
3:50PM0.71m
5:46AM-0.20m
4:59PM0.75m
6:41AM-0.34m
6:04PM0.73m
7:32AM-0.44m
7:04PM0.68m
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13
14
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Feels °C
11
13
12
13
11
9
11
12
12
13
15
13
14
13
11
11
12
10
12
13
13
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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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