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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Gold Beach, Oregon. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 6–7ft, 14s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 5-6ft waves on WNW swell at 10s with 13mph from the N. Onshore flow builds through the day to 21mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sun, May 17: 7–8ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 7-8ft on WNW swell at 12s with 9mph NE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 25mph from the N and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Mon, May 18: 6–7ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 6-7ft waves on WNW swell at 11s and gentle ENE breeze. The NNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 16mph and poor by then.
Tue, May 19: 6–7ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 6-7ft on WNW swell at 14s with gentle ENE breeze. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Wed, May 20: 6–7ft, 13s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 6-7ft on WNW swell at 12s with gentle ENE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the NNW and dropping conditions to poor.
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Gold Beach offers a mellow, sand-bottomed beach break that's perfect for learning and practicing foundational surfing skills. Located on Oregon's southern coast, this exposed beach captures Pacific swells year-round but shines during fall and winter when Northwest swells wrap around the point. The consistent, forgiving waves and wide sandy beach create an approachable environment for surfers of all levels.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Gold Beach is 5-7ft with a 13.5s swell period. Wind is N at 12mph 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 Gold Beach is 5-7ft, produced by a 5.8ft WNW primary swell at 13s, a 1.4ft SSW secondary swell at 15s. 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 Gold Beach is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 7ft waves, a 14.6s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Gold 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 Gold 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.
Gold Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Gold Beach offers a mellow, sand-bottomed beach break that's perfect for learning and practicing foundational surfing skills. Located on Oregon's southern coast, this exposed beach captures Pacific swells year-round but shines during fall and winter when Northwest swells wrap around the point. The consistent, forgiving waves and wide sandy beach create an approachable environment for surfers of all levels.
The prime season at Gold 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 Gold Beach include rip currents, cold water, occasional rocks at beach edges. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Gold 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
