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 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oswald State Park/Short Sands sea temperature is
12.0° C
2.9° 

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 9 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: Saturday 11 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with 318 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 2PM (Sat 11th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s just call it like it is: the next two weeks at Oswald State Park / Short Sands are a real bummer. The water is sitting at 54°, which is a solid 5° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a serious chill, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit.

We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing. The first few days are all tiny swell and messy wind – cross and cross-onshore. The surf is just poor. This spot doesn’t break often, and this is one of those quiet runs.

We finally get a tiny flicker on Friday the 10th in the morning. A light offshore wind from the W with a 2ft SW swell, but it’s marginal at best. Not worth a paddle.

By Friday afternoon the 10th, the swell picks up to about 4ft from the WNW, but it’s a short period of 8 seconds and the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s going to be choppy and weak.

The weekend of the 11th and 12th shows a bit more size – around 4ft from the WNW – but the wind stays messy, and it’s still poor.

The only real chance in the whole outlook – and it’s a thin one – is on Tuesday the 14th. Morning and afternoon show a 3ft W swell with a light wind, almost glassy. It’s still only marginal, but that’s the cleanest we’ll see. The energy is moderate, but with a short period of 8 seconds, the waves won’t have much punch.

After that, it’s back to the same garbage: stronger winds, bigger chop, and poor surf right through the 23rd. The swell energy gets high (over 600 on the 17th), but the wind is fresh and cross-shore, making it lumpy. A 5ft NW swell on the afternoon of the 20th might look big, but with a fresh 18 mph crosswind and a short 8-second period, it’s going to be a blown-out mess. That’s kite-surfing weather, not paddle surfing.

Honestly, the only thing to note is a very small window on the 14th if you’re just desperate for a clean, tiny wave. Otherwise, this is a long, flat stretch. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a hard pass.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Wed
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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0.6
SW
18
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SW
18
0.7
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16
1.1
WNW
9
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
1.2
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
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10
1.2
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9
1.3
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9
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8
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0.4
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15
0.4
SW
13
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
197
212
254
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248
312
318
305
232
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143
84
72
63
127
110
82
231
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
15
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNW
10
NNE
10
W
15
NW
10
WNW
15
SSW
10
W
10
NNE
15
NW
20
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NNE
10
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ESE
10
SW
5
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0
NNE
15
NW
Wind State
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cross-off
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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
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
9:06AM-0.47m
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9:06
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Temp °C
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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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