Oregon
Best window·Tuesday 10AM–1PM·4ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Manzanita, 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. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on WNW swell at 9s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Wed, Jul 1: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with gentle NW breeze and fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2ft and poor - fair with gentle NE breeze.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2ft waves and poor - fair conditions with glassy conditions.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2ft and poor - fair with barely a breath of wind.
Manzanita is a scenic beach break tucked along the northern Oregon coast, offering consistent waves shaped by the powerful North Pacific swell machine. The beach faces west-northwest and picks up both NW and SW swells well, producing punchy, shifty peaks that reward surfers who can read a sandbar. The stunning backdrop of Neahkahnie Mountain and the remote, uncrowded nature of this Oregon gem make it a refreshing escape from busier breaks to the north and south.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Manzanita is 3-4ft with a 9.1s swell period. Wind is NNW at 8mph 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 Manzanita is 3-4ft, produced by a 6ft WNW primary swell at 9s, a 0.7ft SW secondary swell at 14s, 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 Manzanita is Tuesday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 4ft waves, a 9.05s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Manzanita 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 Manzanita. 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.
Manzanita is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Manzanita is a scenic beach break tucked along the northern Oregon coast, offering consistent waves shaped by the powerful North Pacific swell machine. The beach faces west-northwest and picks up both NW and SW swells well, producing punchy, shifty peaks that reward surfers who can read a sandbar. The stunning backdrop of Neahkahnie Mountain and the remote, uncrowded nature of this Oregon gem make it a refreshing escape from busier breaks to the north and south.
The prime season at Manzanita 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 Manzanita include strong currents, cold water, shore dump, rip currents, sneaker waves, hypothermia risk. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Manzanita 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.
