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Cannon Beach Surf Forecast, Oregon

Oregon

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Cannon Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
12.9s
Wind
12mph
SW / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.8ft @ 7sNW
Secondary
1.3ft @ 13sWNW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 10sWNW
Wind Swell
1.9ft @ 4sSSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 15-6ft
Poor

Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on NW swell at 7s with strong SW wind at 16mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s WNW|16-18mph SSW
Thu, Apr 29-10ft
Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 8-9ft with light winds out of the ENE. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WSW|5-8mph ENE
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Cannon Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

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.

RocksStrong currents near Haystack RockRip currents

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Cannon Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Cannon Beach?
The current wave height at Cannon Beach is 1-2ft with a 12.9s swell period. Wind is SW at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Cannon Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Cannon Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Cannon Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.8ft NW primary swell at 7s, a 1.3ft WNW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.7ft WNW tertiary swell at 10s, a 1.9ft SSW wind swell swell at 4s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Cannon Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Cannon Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 6ft waves, a 10.5s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.