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

Weather Forecast for Oswald State Park/Short Sands

Issued: 10 pm 02 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oswald State Park/Short Sands sea temperature is
12.0° C

1.2°C colder than average for this time of year

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 3 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, W swell with 747 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Jun 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 3rd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 5th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 5th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tue
9
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
1
0
3
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
12
1.1
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.4
WSW
10
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
9
1.5
W
12
1.7
W
11
1.7
W
11
1.7
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.6
W
9
1.4
WNW
9
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
1.7
SW
7
1.2
WSW
8
1.2
WSW
9
1.6
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
280
302
396
394
313
202
628
747
683
586
414
422
318
248
248
196
137
303
174
222
434
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
SW
10
SSW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
NW
5
ESE
15
SW
15
SW
15
W
15
SSW
15
W
0
ENE
10
SSW
10
WSW
20
S
20
SSE
10
ESE
10
SSE
5
N
15
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
on
glassy
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
2:28AM2.05m
4:49PM1.58m
3:06AM1.98m
5:31PM1.58m
3:48AM1.87m
6:13PM1.60m
4:35AM1.75m
6:53PM1.66m
5:33AM1.60m
7:32PM1.74m
6:45AM1.47m
8:09PM1.86m
8:08AM1.38m
Low Tide
9:24PM0.77m
10:28AM-0.17m
10:05PM0.77m
11:07AM-0.14m
10:53PM0.78m
11:46AM-0.09m
11:50PM0.76m
12:26PM-0.02m
00:56AM0.71m
1:08PM0.07m
2:07AM0.60m
1:53PM0.18m
3:15AM0.44m
2:41PM0.30m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:58
8:59
9:00
9:00
9:01
9:01
9:02
9:04
 mm
2
1
5
4
1
6
5
1
4
1
Temp °C
14
13
12
13
13
14
13
12
13
12
12
13
12
12
12
12
11
13
13
12
13
Feels °C
13
11
10
11
10
10
10
9
9
8
8
10
9
9
8
11
7
11
9
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
12
1.1
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.4
WSW
10
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
9
1.5
W
12
1.7
W
11
1.7
W
11
1.7
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.6
W
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
8
1
W
8
0.8
WNW
7
0.7
W
7
0.6
SW
15
1.2
WSW
8
1.2
WSW
9
1.6
W
9
Energy kJ
280
302
396
394
313
202
628
747
683
586
414
422
318
202
131
73
44
134
174
222
434
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
W
12
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.2
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
165
161
159
149
134
127
210
436
284
423
362
354
254
248
248
196
137
8
132
216
71
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
22
0.1
SW
21
0.1
NW
5
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
17
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
16
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
21
Energy kJ
9
18
1
60
105
132
132
88
7
4
6
6
20
20
132
72
72
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
5
0.4
SW
3
1.7
SW
7
Energy kJ
6
3
303
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
1
3
4
3
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
Distance (km)
128
288
128
90
128
294
0
128
128
114
128
992
0
128
128
90
90
0
22
0
272
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
3
5
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
7
5
9
8
6
8
9
6
6
7
9
9
5
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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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