Oregon
Best window·Tuesday 10AM–1PM·6ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Cannon Beach, Oregon. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 6–7ft, 9s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 6-7ft on WNW swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. The NNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and fair by then.
Wed, Jul 1: 6–7ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Consistent 6-7ft surf through the day on WNW swell at 9s with light N winds.
Thu, Jul 2: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor - fair with light NE winds.
Fri, Jul 3: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 6mph by PM.
Sat, Jul 4: 3–4ft, 12s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on WNW swell at 8s with calm winds. The NW wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor - fair by then.
Cannon Beach is a classic Pacific Northwest beach break offering consistent, mellow waves that peel across a wide sandy bottom, making it an ideal spot for beginners and intermediate surfers. The iconic Haystack Rock formations provide a scenic backdrop and create interesting wave dynamics near the headland. The exposed eastward-facing beach picks up solid autumn and winter swells while maintaining accessibility and forgiving conditions most of the year.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Cannon Beach is 5-7ft with a 9.1s swell period. Wind is NW at 8mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Cannon Beach is 5-7ft, produced by a 6.3ft WNW primary swell at 9s, a 0.7ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.3ft SW tertiary swell at 20s. 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 Cannon Beach is Tuesday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 6ft waves, a 9.05s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Cannon Beach works best with a W 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 Cannon 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.
Cannon Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Cannon Beach is a classic Pacific Northwest beach break offering consistent, mellow waves that peel across a wide sandy bottom, making it an ideal spot for beginners and intermediate surfers. The iconic Haystack Rock formations provide a scenic backdrop and create interesting wave dynamics near the headland. The exposed eastward-facing beach picks up solid autumn and winter swells while maintaining accessibility and forgiving conditions most of the year.
The prime season at Cannon Beach is fall, 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 Cannon Beach include rocks, strong currents near haystack rock, rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Cannon 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
