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Manzanita Surf Forecast, Oregon

Oregon

Smugglers Cove2-3ftRockaway Beach2-3ftCannon Beach1-2ft
Manzanita surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
12.85s
Wind
11mph
SW / Gusts 19mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.7ft @ 7sNW
Secondary
1.2ft @ 13sWNW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 10sWNW
Wind Swell
2.2ft @ 4sSSW

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Daily Forecast

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

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on NW swell at 7s with strong SW wind at 13mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s WNW|10-13mph S
Thu, Apr 210-11ft
Fair - Good

Dawn patrol is the move — 5-6ft on WSW swell at 9s with gentle E breeze. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WSW|2-4mph NW
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Forecast Charts

Manzanita Surf Spot Guide

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

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.

Strong currentsCold waterShore dumpRip currentsSneaker wavesHypothermia risk

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

Manzanita Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Manzanita?
The current wave height at Manzanita is 2-3ft with a 12.85s swell period. Wind is SW at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Manzanita surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Manzanita?
The current breaking wave height at Manzanita is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.7ft NW primary swell at 7s, a 1.2ft WNW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.7ft WNW tertiary swell at 10s, a 2.2ft 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 Manzanita?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Manzanita is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 6ft waves, a 10.55s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.