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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 10 pm Thursday 27 Mar 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 (Mar 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8ft and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0ft and 19s. 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 13ft 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1ft 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 02) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 29th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 3rd Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 28th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oswald State Park/Short Sands over the next 12 days.
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tue 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 6663 | 5874 | 4666 | 1820 | 1319 | 932 | 416 | 228 | 190 | 200 | 202 | 320 | 1375 | 1967 | 942 | 383 | 185 | 153 | 881 | 1734 | 1818 | 515 | 248 | 169 | 105 | 59 | 108 | 103 | 134 | 90 | 65 | 504 | 4007 | 3144 | 16592 | 10495 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | off | glass | glass | off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (ft) | 12:46AM 6.82 | 12:49PM 7.09 | 1:18AM 7.38 | 1:42PM 7.02 | 1:51AM 7.84 | 2:35PM 6.82 | 2:27AM 8.1 | 3:31PM 6.46 | 3:06AM 8.17 | 4:30PM 6 | 3:48AM 7.97 | 5:35PM 5.58 | 4:37AM 7.55 | 6:51PM 5.22 | 5:35AM 6.99 | 8:15PM 5.09 | 6:48AM 6.46 | 9:32PM 5.22 | 8:11AM 6.07 | 10:31PM 5.48 | 9:31AM 5.94 | 11:14PM 5.77 | 10:38AM 5.91 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 7:25AM 0.56 | 7:42PM -0.07 | 8:11AM -0.07 | 8:20PM 0.3 | 8:58AM -0.56 | 8:58PM 0.72 | 9:47AM -0.85 | 9:39PM 1.21 | 10:39AM -0.92 | 10:22PM 1.71 | 11:34AM -0.79 | 11:11PM 2.13 | 12:36PM -0.52 | 12:12AM 2.49 | 1:46PM -0.23 | 1:32AM 2.66 | 3:01PM -0.03 | 3:08AM 2.56 | 4:10PM 0.07 | 4:31AM 2.23 | 5:08PM 0.13 | 5:34AM 1.8 | 5:54PM 0.2 | |||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tue 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 |
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Rain (in) | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | - | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Temp. °F | 50 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 50 | 50 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 54 |
| Feels °F (?) | 32 | 36 | 27 | 34 | 37 | 39 | 43 | 43 | 37 | 41 | 36 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 39 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 50 | 46 | 50 | 43 | 54 | 45 | 46 | 37 | 39 | 39 | 41 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 2.0in), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 50°F on Thu night, min 45°F on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 1.9in), heaviest during Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 48°F on Sun night, min 43°F on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, near gales from the SSW by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 0.4in), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 55°F on Sat morning, min 45°F on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 1.3in), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 57°F on Sun afternoon, min 48°F on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun morning, strong winds from the S by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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