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Indian Beach Surf Forecast, Oregon

Oregon

Cannon Beach1-2ftSeaside Cove1-2+ftSmugglers Cove2-3ft
Indian Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
12.85s
Wind
14mph
SSW / Gusts 25mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.6ft @ 7sWNW
Secondary
1.2ft @ 13sW
Tertiary
0.6ft @ 10sWNW
Wind Swell
2.0ft @ 4sSSW

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Daily Forecast

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

Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on WNW swell at 7s with 17mph SW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s W|17-20mph SSW
Thu, Apr 28-9ft
Fair

The sweet spot is around midday — 7-8ft waves, gentle NW breeze, fair - good conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WSW|5-10mph NW
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Indian Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Indian Beach is a scenic sandy beach break on the northern Oregon coast that catches consistent swell from Pacific storm systems. The ENE-facing beach creates a natural amphitheater of waves that work best during autumn and winter swells, offering fun, peeling waves suited for surfers looking to progress beyond beginner level. The sheltered cove provides relatively protected conditions compared to more exposed Oregon breaks, making it an excellent option when bigger Atlantic storms pump neighboring coastlines.

Rip currentsRocky headlands at beach edgesStrong winter swells

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

Indian Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Indian Beach?
The current wave height at Indian Beach is 1-2ft with a 12.85s swell period. Wind is SSW at 14mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Indian Beach surf forecast?
Our Indian 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 Indian Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Indian Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.6ft WNW primary swell at 7s, a 1.2ft W secondary swell at 13s, a 0.6ft WNW tertiary swell at 10s, a 2ft 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 Indian Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Indian Beach is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 8ft waves, a 11.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.