
Surf Forecasts:
Oswald State Park/Short Sands surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 416 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oswald State Park/Short Sands over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let’s talk about this 16-day window. We’ve only got one spot in the mix, and honestly, it’s a tough one.
Looking at the whole run, Oswald State Park/Short Sands is in for a pretty bleak stretch. The wind is almost never kind, and the surf quality is consistently rated as poor. The best we can hope for is a few moments of "marginal" conditions, but nothing that’ll get you excited. The first few days are a write-off, with gentle to moderate cross-onshore winds and choppy water. Even when the swell picks up a little, the wind just ruins it.
We’re looking at a solid gap of about a week with no real recommendations. The first faint glimmer of hope shows up on Friday, 10 July. On the morning of the 10th, we get a bit of a break with an onshore wind from the west at 6 mph, and the swell is a tiny 2 ft from the SW. The combined energy is weak (324). It’s still a "marginal" call, but it's the closest we get to a window. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.
After that, it’s back to the same old story. The swell direction shifts to the west-northwest, and the period stays short, mostly between 8 and 10 seconds, meaning weak, messy waves. The wind is almost always a cross or cross-onshore breeze, making for choppy, lumpy surfaces. The combined energy climbs into the 400s and 500s (moderate wave energy), but with the wind, it’s just a waste. On Wednesday, 15 July, the morning shows a 4 ft swell from the west with a period of 11 seconds (moderate period) and a moderate cross-shore wind, but it’s still only a "marginal" rating. The energy is moderate (600), but the conditions are just not there.
The only real standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Friday, 10 July. It’s the only time the wind is directly onshore and light, which might give you a clean-ish face. The swell is tiny at 2 ft, period is a very long 18 seconds, but that’s all groundswell energy. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so the size is fine for learning, but the long period might make it break a bit too straight.
Honestly, for most of this forecast, it’s hard to recommend paddle surfing. The combo of stiff cross-shore winds and a beach setup means the conditions are better suited for a kite. The afternoon of Saturday, 18 July, sees a 5 ft swell from the NW with a short period of 8 seconds and a moderate cross-onshore wind, which is a classic windy, messy beach day. After that, the wind just gets stronger, with fresh breezes and lumpy chop through the end of the month.
It’s a blank run. It’s hard to stay optimistic, but that’s just how it goes sometimes.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | W 14 | WNW 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
197 | 197 | 212 | 254 | 254 | 206 | 193 | 160 | 205 | 334 | 416 | 358 | 274 | 222 | 131 | 75 | 75 | 51 | 102 | 126 | 151 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 2:25PM1.85m | 1:20AM2.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:21AM-0.48m | 8:01PM0.61m | ||||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | W 9 |
151 | 190 | 212 | 199 | 194 | 69 | 131 | 160 | 205 | 334 | 416 | 358 | 274 | 222 | 131 | 75 | 75 | 51 | 70 | 126 | 151 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 15 | SW 13 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 |
197 | 197 | 194 | 254 | 254 | 64 | 193 | 139 | 137 | 134 | 132 | 130 | 72 | 71 | 64 | 64 | 72 | 46 | 102 | 100 | 54 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | SW 16 | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | W 19 | W 17 | W 18 | W 15 | W 16 | W 14 | SW 14 | W 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
74 | 75 | 74 | — | 27 | 206 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 27 | 18 | 47 | 33 | 65 | 37 | 45 | 44 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 444 | 993 | 0 | 294 | 294 | 0 | 57 | 267 | 0 | 288 | 1080 | 0 | 131 | 1293 | 0 | 57 | 398 | 0 | 131 | 1311 |
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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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