Oregon
Pretty quiet out there — 4-5ft and mostly very poor with 27mph S winds.
Pretty quiet out there — 4-5ft and mostly very poor with 27mph S winds.
Best window·Friday 6AM–9AM·3-4+ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Agate Beach, Oregon. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 4–5ft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 4-5ft and very poor with strong S wind at 27mph.
Fri, Sep 4: 3–4+ft, 10s period, rated Fair - Good. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4+ft waves on WNW swell at 10s and 9mph from the E. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on WNW swell at 9s with light ENE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on WNW swell at 9s and light winds out of the ESE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on NW swell at 8s with light ESE winds. The NW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and very poor by then.
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Agate Beach is a rugged and scenic stretch of Oregon coastline just north of Newport, offering consistent beach break waves shaped by powerful North Pacific swells. The spot faces nearly due west, picking up abundant northwest swell energy that produces punchy, hollow peaks best suited for intermediate and experienced surfers. What makes Agate Beach unique is its wild, uncrowded atmosphere backed by dramatic Oregon headlands, where cold water, moody skies, and raw surf create an unforgettable Pacific Northwest experience.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Agate Beach is 4-5ft with a 10.8s swell period. Wind is S at 27mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Agate Beach is 4-5ft, produced by a 9.3ft WNW primary swell at 11s, a 3.1ft SSW wind swell swell at 7s, a 1.1ft SW tertiary swell at 13s, a 1ft WSW tertiary swell at 17s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Agate Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 9.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Agate Beach works best with a NW swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Agate Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Agate Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Agate Beach is a rugged and scenic stretch of Oregon coastline just north of Newport, offering consistent beach break waves shaped by powerful North Pacific swells. The spot faces nearly due west, picking up abundant northwest swell energy that produces punchy, hollow peaks best suited for intermediate and experienced surfers. What makes Agate Beach unique is its wild, uncrowded atmosphere backed by dramatic Oregon headlands, where cold water, moody skies, and raw surf create an unforgettable Pacific Northwest experience.
The prime season at Agate Beach is winter, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Agate Beach include cold water, strong currents, rip currents, shore break, sneaker waves, fog. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Agate Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable; extended forecasts show general trends. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
