
Surf Forecasts:
Oswald State Park/Short Sands surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SW swell with 548 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with WNW 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. 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 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (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
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a flat spell right now and the ocean is feeling pretty moody. The water’s sitting at 55°F which is a solid 4°F colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good wetsuit. The surf is going to be a real struggle for the first few days, with only small, weak waves and cross-offshore winds messing things up. Looks like we’re in for a long wait.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Sunday the 25th. That Saturday morning the 25th, we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the SW, but the period is a massive 23 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. It’s light onshore wind, but the wave energy is moderate (359). The afternoon picks up a bit to 2ft and the period drops to 21 seconds, with the energy jumping to 606 (moderate). Still, with light onshore breeze, it’s going to be pretty gutless. By Sunday the 26th, we’ve got 3ft from the SW, period around 19-20 seconds, and light cross-shore wind. The energy is moderate (532). It’s marginal, but this is probably the best we’re going to see. The following Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th mornings offer similar small, long-period SW groundswell with light cross-onshore winds, but the quantity just isn’t there.
Honestly, the standout window is the afternoon of the 26th and the morning of the 27th. The swell is small, around 3ft from the SW, but that long period (18-19 seconds) means it will have some shape at Oswald State Park/Short Sands. The wind is light and offshore or cross-offshore, so the surface will be clean. The crowd factor is “sometimes” so you might score a few waves to yourself. But be warned, this spot is only “fairly consistent” so don’t go in expecting a constant barrage. The combined energy is moderate (532 and 521), so there’s a bit of push behind those lines.
After that, things get messy again. The wind picks up strongly from the NNW and N, turning it into a choppy, cross-shore mess right through the end of July and into the first week of August. The swell does bump up to 4ft to 4ft, but with fresh winds at 19 mph, the surf will be lumpy and hard to enjoy. For a beginner, anything over 5ft is a bit much, and with the wind howling, it’s more of a kite-surfing zone than a paddle-surfing one.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off, then we get a brief, promising window around the 26th and 27th with clean, long-period SW groundswell, but it’s small. After that, it’s back to windy, choppy conditions. Keep your eyes on the forecasts, things can change, but for now, don’t get your hopes up too high.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 21 |
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150 | 193 | 260 | 236 | 224 | 175 | 159 | 122 | 188 | 135 | 166 | 180 | 216 | 216 | 231 | 226 | 196 | 271 | 257 | 467 | 285 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:51PM2.09m | 5:58AM1.60m | 6:33PM2.08m | 7:13AM1.41m | 7:16PM2.07m | 8:45AM1.32m | 8:03PM2.04m | 10:20AM1.34m | 8:54PM2.03m | 11:35AM1.43m | 9:47PM2.04m | 12:27PM1.51m | 10:38PM2.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:52AM0.09m | 00:52AM0.35m | 12:32PM0.30m | 1:58AM0.31m | 1:15PM0.50m | 3:07AM0.25m | 2:04PM0.67m | 4:13AM0.19m | 3:06PM0.79m | 5:12AM0.12m | 4:15PM0.86m | 6:03AM0.05m | 5:19PM0.86m | ||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
142 | 148 | 260 | 236 | 224 | 175 | 147 | 119 | 188 | 135 | 166 | 180 | 216 | 216 | 231 | 226 | 196 | 131 | 79 | 112 | 102 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 21 |
150 | 64 | 145 | 143 | 130 | 122 | 159 | 122 | 76 | 90 | 59 | 57 | 64 | 66 | 70 | 50 | 45 | 271 | 257 | 467 | 285 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 13 | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 21 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 13 | NW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
45 | 17 | 104 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 31 | 28 | 9 | 73 | 74 | 73 | 37 | 36 | 66 | 171 | 91 | 44 | 23 | 27 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 193 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 131 | 267 | 0 | 57 | 267 | 0 | 293 | 57 | 0 | 128 | 294 | 90 | 128 | 638 | 90 | 128 | 399 | 0 | 57 | 288 | 0 |
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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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