Oregon
Best window·Tuesday 8AM–11AM·5ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Indian 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: 5–6ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 5-6ft waves with moderate NW wind around 10mph and fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
Wed, Jul 1: 5–6ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Expect 5-6ft all day on WNW swell at 9s with 8mph from the NNW — nothing amazing but surfable.
Thu, Jul 2: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 3-4ft waves and poor - fair conditions with gentle NE breeze.
Fri, Jul 3: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 3-4ft waves 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 glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Indian Beach is 5-6ft with a 9.1s swell period. Wind is NNW 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 Indian Beach is 5-6ft, produced by a 6ft WNW primary swell at 9s, a 0.8ft SW secondary swell at 15s, 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 Indian Beach is Tuesday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 5ft waves, a 9.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Indian Beach works best with a NW 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 Indian 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.
Indian Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Indian 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 Indian Beach include rip currents, rocky headlands at beach edges, strong winter swells. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
