Surf forecast

Short Sands (Oswald West) surf forecast for Thursday, August 13, 2026

Surf
4-5 ft
Best window
9:15 AM–11:45 AM
Verdict
YES
Score
72/100
Confidence
88/100
Primary swell
1 ft @ 17s SW
Secondary swell
4 ft @ 12s W
Wind
6 mph NNW cross-shore
Tide
3.3ft rising next high

Why: Rising tide with 4.5 ft swell energy.

Forecast valid at Thu 11:00 AM (America/Los_Angeles).

Source data updated: Wed 5:30 PM.

Quiver computed this answer: Thu 1:10 AM.

Contributing sources: NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, NOAA CO-OPS.

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