Oregon
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Gold Beach for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on WNW swell at 11s with 7mph from the N. Onshore flow builds through the day to 28mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor - fair with 20mph NNE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 28mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on WSW swell at 14s and light ENE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the NNW and dropping conditions to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on WSW swell at 12s with light ENE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–3ft, 14s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SW swell at 14s with gentle ENE breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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 3-5ft with a 8.9s swell period. Wind is N at 21mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Gold Beach is 3-5ft, produced by a 1ft SW primary swell at 14s, a 0.5ft SW secondary swell at 20s, a 6.3ft NW wind swell swell at 9s. 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 5 PM to 8 PM with 4ft waves, a 8.45s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
