Oregon
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.
Sat, May 16: 6–7ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 5-6ft waves. The breeze eases and things smooth out to fair by PM.
Sun, May 17: 5–6ft, 12s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 6-7ft on WNW swell at 12s with moderate NNE wind around 7mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 14mph from the N and dropping conditions to fair.
Mon, May 18: 4–5ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on WNW swell at 10s with 7mph from the N. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Tue, May 19: 5–6ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 5-6ft on WNW swell at 14s with light NW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Wed, May 20: 4–5ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 5-6ft on WNW swell at 12s with 7mph from the N. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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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 8.05s swell period. Wind is NW at 17mph and conditions are rated Poor. 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 3.2ft W primary swell at 13s, a 0.7ft SW secondary swell at 16s, a 0.4ft SW tertiary swell at 13s, a 6.4ft W wind swell swell at 8s. 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 Monday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 5ft waves, a 10.15s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
