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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 am Thursday 17 Apr 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 Thursday (Apr 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 12 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 17th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 23rd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 20th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oswald State Park/Short Sands over the next 12 days.
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 661 | 480 | 256 | 163 | 327 | 371 | 572 | 550 | 338 | 622 | 672 | 706 | 683 | 627 | 469 | 309 | 261 | 198 | 359 | 359 | 366 | 374 | 290 | 202 | 140 | 206 | 1125 | 627 | 476 | 195 | 275 | 194 | 122 | 90 | 67 | 141 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:26PM 1.48 | 3:53AM 1.96 | 6:29PM 1.42 | 4:38AM 1.88 | 7:42PM 1.40 | 5:36AM 1.80 | 8:49PM 1.44 | 6:52AM 1.73 | 9:38PM 1.55 | 8:15AM 1.71 | 10:16PM 1.69 | 9:33AM 1.73 | 10:50PM 1.86 | 10:42AM 1.79 | 11:23PM 2.05 | 11:45AM 1.86 | 11:57PM 2.24 | 12:44PM 1.91 | 12:33AM 2.40 | 1:40PM 1.93 | 1:11AM 2.51 | 2:36PM 1.91 | 1:51AM 2.54 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:13AM -0.01 | 10:35PM 0.77 | 12:02PM 0.02 | 11:19PM 0.83 | 1:00PM 0.05 | 12:23AM 0.86 | 2:03PM 0.06 | 1:53AM 0.84 | 3:06PM 0.05 | 3:22AM 0.74 | 4:02PM 0.03 | 4:32AM 0.57 | 4:52PM 0.04 | 5:29AM 0.34 | 5:37PM 0.07 | 6:20AM 0.10 | 6:20PM 0.14 | 7:08AM -0.13 | 7:03PM 0.23 | 7:55AM -0.32 | 7:46PM 0.34 | 8:43AM -0.44 | 8:30PM 0.45 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:19 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). 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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