
Surf Forecasts:
Oswald State Park/Short Sands surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SW swell with 548 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 24s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 24s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. 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+) | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 24s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oswald State Park/Short Sands over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what we’ve got coming down the pipe for Oswald State Park/Short Sands.
Honestly, for the next 16 days, it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at almost two full weeks of messy conditions. The first proper swell of any decent size doesn’t show up until Friday, August 7th, and even then the wind is gonna be a problem. That’s a long dry spell to sit through.
From now through the first week of August, the wave energy is generally moderate, bouncing around a combined energy of 157 to 752. The swell is tiny to small – we’re talking 1 ft to 5 ft – with a short period, mostly around 7 to 8 seconds. The real killer is the wind. It’s persistently cross or cross-onshore, with speeds from 6 mph up to a fresh 19 mph. That’s going to keep the surface lumpy and chopped up. The wave comment is consistently poor or marginal; nothing is set up for a clean surf. A spot like this, exposed to the SW, is pretty much at the mercy of it all.
The one small window that almost looks like something is on Sunday, July 26th. We get a 3 ft to 3 ft SW swell, with a period that’s getting a bit longer at 19-20 seconds. The wind is still cross, but it’s lighter in the afternoon – a gentle breeze. It’s still only a marginal call, but it’s the best of a very poor bunch.
Then, after a long, bleak week of poor surf right through to August 6th, things finally change. Beginning on Friday, August 7th, the swell lifts. We see 6 ft from the WNW on Friday morning, with a period picking up to 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 449 – finally some power in the water. The swell hits a peak on Saturday, August 8th, with 5 ft from the NW, and energy up at 484. But here’s the sting in the tail: the wind stays cross-onshore, and the wave comment is still poor. For a long-period groundswell like that – those 20-second period waves earlier in the run were a sign of the same energy – it’s going to break straight and choppy. This setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The crowds might show, but it’s not going to be clean work for a surfer.
So, to sum it up: a blank run for most of the period. The only faint glimmer is a marginal Sunday morning, July 26th. The bigger swell from August 7th onwards has the size but will struggle with the wind. If you absolutely have to get wet, the later period has the power, but you’re fighting a losing battle.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 24 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
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368 | 257 | 548 | 365 | 455 | 546 | 303 | 375 | 375 | 383 | 222 | 322 | 358 | 358 | 280 | 251 | 203 | 157 | 147 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:47PM2.04m | 12:27PM1.51m | 10:38PM2.07m | 1:06PM1.58m | 11:25PM2.12m | 1:39PM1.63m | 00:07AM2.17m | 2:08PM1.68m | 00:47AM2.19m | 2:36PM1.73m | 1:24AM2.19m | 3:04PM1.80m | 2:02AM2.15m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:03AM0.05m | 5:19PM0.86m | 6:47AM-0.02m | 6:11PM0.84m | 7:26AM-0.08m | 6:55PM0.79m | 8:01AM-0.12m | 7:36PM0.73m | 8:34AM-0.16m | 8:15PM0.67m | 9:04AM-0.16m | 8:54PM0.62m | |||||||
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
8:53 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | SW 21 | SW 6 | NW 10 | SW 19 | W 7 | NW 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | WNW 7 |
80 | 59 | 548 | 29 | 110 | 546 | 59 | 83 | 375 | 383 | 86 | 108 | 72 | 194 | 199 | 177 | 125 | 157 | 68 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 24 | SW 23 | NW 9 | SW 21 | SW 20 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 18 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 15 |
368 | 257 | 62 | 365 | 455 | 101 | 84 | 375 | 81 | 72 | 222 | 322 | 358 | 358 | 280 | 251 | 203 | 12 | 147 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 5 | SW 19 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
44 | 44 | 44 | 47 | 23 | 22 | 303 | 26 | 17 | 7 | 184 | — | 28 | — | — | 5 | 12 | 5 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 6 | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | — | WNW 8 | — |
8 | 27 | 98 | — | 13 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 24 | — | 133 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 128 | 128 | 90 | 128 | 288 | 0 | 90 | 128 | 22 | 128 | 128 | 0 | 131 | 993 | 288 | 131 | 639 | 90 |
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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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