
Surf Forecasts:
Oswald State Park/Short Sands surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Oswald State Park/Short Sands in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oswald State Park/Short Sands over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim run for the near future. The waves are going to be pretty dire for a good stretch, and I’m not seeing anything that’ll get the heart pumping until we’re well into the second week. There’s a big gap of poor-quality surf coming up, so don’t rush to wax up just yet.
We’re looking at Oswald State Park/Short Sands here. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild to report there.
The first real chance of anything remotely rideable doesn’t show up until Thursday, August 6th. Even then, it’s marginal. The swell is coming from the NW at 6ft, but the period is a short 9 seconds, so it’s a bit weak and junky. The wind is light cross-onshore, which isn’t helping cleanliness. The combined energy is moderate at best (576). It’s a “maybe” session, not a “must-go.”
The pattern keeps bumping along with similar conditions. Friday the 7th is a write-off with poor surf, and Saturday the 8th sees a bump in size to 7ft from the NW (10-second period). That’s a bit of juice, and the combined energy is strong (1096), but the wind is light and onshore in the morning, then cross-onshore in the arvo. It’s big enough to be interesting for experts, but the chop will make it a messy affair.
Now, the standout window – and I’m saying this with a bit of caution as it’s a week away – looks like Sunday, August 9th. The swell is still a solid 6ft from the NW, period is 9 seconds, energy is strong (685), and we’ve got light onshore wind in the morning and afternoon. It’s still marginal, but it’s the best of a bad lot. The waves will be a bit raw and crumbly, but there’s enough power to have a few fun ones if you’re not fussy about perfection. After that, it drops off quickly.
The rest of the period into the second week is a real letdown. We’re looking at small, short-period leftovers and a lot of cross-onshore winds. By the time we hit August 14th, the swell is a pathetic 2ft with a 16-second period. That long period means it’ll be pretty weak and straight at the beach, better suited for a point break than this spot. It’s a flat, disappointing end to the outlook.
So, bottom line: if you’ve got to paddle out, Sunday, August 9th is your best bet, but don’t expect perfection. The rest of the time? Keep the board in the car and watch the forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 |
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251 | 203 | 201 | 147 | 136 | 136 | 130 | 98 | 114 | 114 | 239 | 318 | 256 | 163 | 188 | 151 | 127 | 153 | 229 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | on | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:24AM2.19m | 3:04PM1.80m | 2:02AM2.15m | 3:31PM1.87m | 2:41AM2.06m | 3:58PM1.94m | 3:24AM1.94m | 4:27PM2.01m | 4:12AM1.80m | 4:58PM2.08m | 5:09AM1.63m | 5:33PM2.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:15PM0.67m | 9:04AM-0.16m | 8:54PM0.62m | 9:34AM-0.13m | 9:35PM0.55m | 10:03AM-0.06m | 10:19PM0.49m | 10:33AM0.04m | 11:06PM0.42m | 11:04AM0.18m | 11:59PM0.34m | 11:38AM0.34m | 00:59AM0.27m | ||||||
— | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
8:47 | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WSW 16 | NW 8 |
119 | 87 | 50 | 129 | 116 | 136 | 127 | 98 | 114 | 114 | 239 | 318 | 256 | 163 | 188 | 151 | 127 | 25 | 229 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 12 | WNW 9 |
251 | 203 | 201 | 147 | 136 | 132 | 130 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 66 | 63 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 6 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | — | — | W 21 | W 21 | W 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | WSW 15 |
12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | — | — | 9 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 6 | — | 44 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 153 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 57 | 398 | 0 | 57 | 398 | 0 | 268 | 992 | 0 | 832 | 993 | 0 | 57 | 293 | 114 | 289 | 660 | 114 |
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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).
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