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: 4 am 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 6 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, W swell with 669 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with W 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 7th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 7th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 6th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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 38mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
3
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
W
10
1.9
W
9
1.5
W
9
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
1.1
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.1
WSW
9
1.4
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.8
W
11
0.8
W
11
1
NW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
683
627
363
248
248
196
137
152
165
190
172
334
422
372
333
265
158
130
160
149
79
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
WNW
5
NNW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
S
15
ESE
15
ENE
10
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
20
WNW
15
NNW
20
NW
10
NE
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNE
15
N
35
N
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
off
on
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:53PM1.66m
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
Low Tide
12:26PM-0.02m
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
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
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
5:26
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
 mm
5
2
1
1
14
11
4
2
2
4
3
Temp °C
12
12
12
12
12
12
10
11
13
13
13
13
12
13
13
14
14
12
21
22
20
Feels °C
8
8
8
8
9
9
8
8
8
9
8
9
9
9
10
10
9
7
17
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
W
10
1.9
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.2
W
8
1
W
8
0.9
W
7
1.1
WSW
7
1.1
W
8
1.1
W
8
0.6
SW
8
1.1
WSW
9
1.4
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
0.9
W
10
0.9
NW
6
0.8
W
11
0.8
W
11
1
NW
6
Energy kJ
683
627
363
195
131
85
125
152
165
53
172
334
422
372
333
265
158
58
160
149
79
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SSW
7
0.5
WSW
11
0.5
W
11
0.8
WNW
9
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
17
0.3
SW
16
0.8
W
10
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.6
W
8
Energy kJ
362
290
254
248
248
196
137
134
48
64
61
84
61
27
79
47
40
130
64
33
46
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
0.4
SSW
6
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.5
W
11
Energy kJ
7
4
6
6
20
13
130
72
71
65
59
82
27
27
17
64
38
58
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
8
1.1
WNW
8
1
NW
5
0.8
NW
6
1.1
NW
6
Energy kJ
190
160
49
49
86
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
128
992
0
128
90
90
0
0
268
288
268
179
294
992
0
131
293
25
123
267
22
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
3
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
4
2
4
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
6
8
8
6
5
9
9
6
5
5
5
9
7
5
8
6
6
5
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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