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

Weather Forecast for Oswald State Park/Short Sands

Issued: 10 pm 06 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oswald State Park/Short Sands sea temperature is
12.6° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 7 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, W swell with 480 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 8PM (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 Sunday (Jun 07) at 8PM. 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 glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oswald State Park/Short Sands in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 7th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 7th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 9th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sat
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
9
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.8
WNW
8
1.5
W
8
1.7
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
10
1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.8
W
11
0.9
W
8
1.1
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.3
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
363
248
248
196
137
134
90
316
440
427
441
380
302
282
194
127
143
105
125
121
193
Wind (km/h)
0
SW
10
SSW
10
W
10
SSE
20
E
20
ESE
15
NW
20
WNW
20
WSW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
15
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
30
N
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:33AM1.60m
7:32PM1.74m
6:45AM1.47m
8:09PM1.86m
8:08AM1.38m
8:47PM2.00m
9:33AM1.38m
9:28PM2.15m
10:50AM1.45m
10:11PM2.30m
11:58AM1.56m
10:57PM2.44m
12:57PM1.67m
Low Tide
00:56AM0.71m
1:08PM0.07m
2:07AM0.60m
1:53PM0.18m
3:15AM0.44m
2:41PM0.30m
4:16AM0.24m
3:33PM0.43m
5:11AM0.02m
4:27PM0.53m
6:03AM-0.18m
5:23PM0.61m
6:53AM-0.36m
6:19PM0.65m
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:01
9:01
9:02
9:04
9:04
9:05
9:05
9:06
 mm
1
6
10
5
3
4
2
Temp °C
12
12
12
12
10
11
13
13
13
13
13
14
13
15
15
13
15
15
13
17
18
Feels °C
8
9
9
11
7
7
8
9
8
9
10
10
10
10
9
8
10
11
10
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
9
1.2
W
8
1
W
8
0.7
WNW
7
1
W
7
0.9
W
8
0.9
WSW
7
1.5
W
8
1.7
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
10
1
W
10
0.8
NW
6
0.9
NW
6
0.9
W
8
1.1
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
0.7
W
10
Energy kJ
363
195
131
55
102
102
72
316
440
427
441
380
302
282
194
44
54
105
125
121
94
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
6
0.8
SSW
7
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.8
W
10
0.8
W
11
0.3
SW
15
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
254
248
248
196
137
39
70
72
71
65
61
27
79
27
65
127
143
33
106
108
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
17
0.2
W
16
0.6
SW
15
0.8
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
17
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.1
SW
19
Energy kJ
7
4
6
6
20
134
90
24
72
97
59
82
27
47
17
64
64
33
33
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
4
0.9
NW
7
1.3
NW
8
Energy kJ
24
77
193
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
4
2
2
2
3
2
1
3
3
2
1
Distance (km)
0
114
128
22
22
22
385
639
992
179
881
992
0
131
638
25
267
660
90
57
267
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
4
2
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
8
9
6
5
6
6
6
9
5
9
9
7
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
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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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