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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.
Sat, May 16: 6–7ft, 12s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 6-7ft and mostly poor - fair with 15mph NW winds.
Sun, May 17: 6–7ft, 12s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 6-7ft waves on WNW swell at 12s and light E winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the NNW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Mon, May 18: 4–5ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on WNW swell at 10s with light N winds. The NW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and fair by then.
Tue, May 19: 5–6ft, 16s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 6-7ft on WNW swell at 14s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Wed, May 20: 5–6ft, 13s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 5-6ft on WNW swell at 12s with light N winds. The NW wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor - fair by then.
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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 5-7ft with a 8.1s swell period. Wind is NW at 16mph 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 Manzanita is 5-7ft, produced by a 3.3ft WNW primary swell at 13s, a 0.7ft SW secondary swell at 15s, a 6.6ft 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 Manzanita is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 7ft waves, a 11.65s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
