Oswald State Park/Short Sands surf break

Oswald State Park/Short Sands surfForecast / Oregon North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 PDT
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Oswald State Park/Short Sands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Oswald State Park/Short Sands sea temperature is
11.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oswald State Park/Short Sands in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 5th May)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 11th May)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Tue
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
0
3
2
1
2
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
11
0.6
W
15
1.2
W
13
1.3
W
12
1.3
W
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
14
1
W
11
1.1
WSW
10
1.1
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
9
1.2
W
10
1.5
W
12
1.4
W
11
1.2
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
307
158
506
505
480
383
560
292
183
123
163
238
251
298
347
277
201
288
628
493
338
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
N
10
WSW
15
NW
10
NNE
10
WNW
15
NW
5
SW
20
SSW
10
SW
10
ENE
15
NW
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
20
NNW
25
N
20
N
20
NNW
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
5:05PM1.53m
3:27AM1.94m
5:58PM1.48m
4:09AM1.84m
6:56PM1.46m
4:59AM1.73m
7:52PM1.48m
6:02AM1.62m
8:39PM1.55m
7:18AM1.53m
9:18PM1.67m
8:39AM1.49m
9:52PM1.81m
9:54AM1.51m
Low Tide
10:19PM0.77m
11:32AM-0.05m
11:04PM0.80m
12:20PM0.00m
00:03AM0.82m
1:12PM0.05m
1:19AM0.80m
2:05PM0.09m
2:41AM0.72m
2:57PM0.13m
3:51AM0.58m
3:46PM0.18m
4:49AM0.38m
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:56
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:48
5:48
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8:28
8:29
8:30
8:30
8:32
8:34
8:35
8:36
Temp °C
12
12
11
12
11
11
11
10
11
12
12
15
16
12
15
15
13
15
15
12
13
10
10
9
9
8
8
8
8
7
10
11
12
12
8
11
11
9
11
10
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
11
0.8
WNW
11
1.2
W
13
1.3
W
12
1.3
W
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
1
W
11
1.1
WSW
10
1.1
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
9
1.2
W
10
1.5
W
12
1.4
W
11
1.2
W
11
Energy kJ
307
158
506
505
480
383
560
292
183
119
80
238
251
298
347
277
201
288
628
493
338
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
8
0.6
W
15
0.7
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.5
WNW
16
0.5
WNW
15
0.6
WNW
14
0.6
W
13
0.9
W
12
0.8
WSW
10
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
22
155
67
130
166
142
72
73
140
123
163
128
247
105
90
127
108
76
137
87
89
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
17
0.4
NW
7
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.2
W
18
0.3
WNW
17
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
Energy kJ
98
18
75
87
88
71
25
57
69
61
61
57
49
22
14
6
14
49
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.8
NW
5
0.8
NW
6
Energy kJ
1
5
4
3
3
30
36
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
3
3
1
Distance (km)
294
0
288
288
0
267
384
0
128
90
0
57
398
0
57
893
0
444
638
90
267
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
9
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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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