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Oswald State Park/Short Sands Surf Forecast
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Oswald State Park/Short Sands surfForecast / Oregon North / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 12 Jul 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oswald State Park/Short Sands this week:
The surf forecast for Oswald State Park/Short Sands over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Oswald State Park/Short Sands in the next 12 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 13) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 12th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 15th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oswald State Park/Short Sands over the next 12 days.
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 617 | 692 | 592 | 485 | 324 | 316 | 433 | 534 | 557 | 923 | 922 | 651 | 703 | 794 | 802 | 717 | 652 | 604 | 481 | 415 | 373 | 288 | 242 | 187 | 178 | 204 | 275 | 273 | 356 | 228 | 230 | 187 | 263 | 241 | 266 | 298 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:45PM 1.76 | 2:28AM 2.21 | 4:18PM 1.83 | 3:13AM 2.11 | 4:52PM 1.91 | 4:03AM 1.96 | 5:28PM 1.99 | 5:01AM 1.77 | 6:05PM 2.08 | 6:10AM 1.58 | 6:47PM 2.17 | 7:34AM 1.44 | 7:34PM 2.25 | 9:09AM 1.39 | 8:27PM 2.32 | 10:38AM 1.45 | 9:25PM 2.37 | 11:50AM 1.56 | 10:24PM 2.43 | 12:45PM 1.67 | 11:22PM 2.47 | 1:32PM 1.76 | 12:17AM 2.48 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:37AM -0.28 | 9:21PM 0.68 | 10:12AM -0.25 | 10:09PM 0.62 | 10:47AM -0.18 | 11:03PM 0.56 | 11:24AM -0.06 | 12:02AM 0.47 | 12:02PM 0.10 | 1:07AM 0.37 | 12:44PM 0.28 | 2:17AM 0.24 | 1:32PM 0.47 | 3:28AM 0.10 | 2:30PM 0.63 | 4:35AM -0.04 | 3:39PM 0.74 | 5:37AM -0.17 | 4:52PM 0.78 | 6:33AM -0.27 | 5:58PM 0.76 | 7:23AM -0.34 | 6:58PM 0.71 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:54 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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