Oregon
Best window·Wednesday 6AM–9AM·4ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Moolack 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: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 4-5ft waves and poor - fair conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on NW swell at 8s with 7mph from the N. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on NW swell at 8s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the NW and dropping conditions to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on WNW swell at 8s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 13s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on WNW swell at 8s with barely a breath of wind. The NW wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and poor by then.
Moolack Beach is a rugged, scenic stretch of Oregon coastline located just north of Newport, offering punchy beach break waves that respond well to northwest swells funneled down the Pacific. The beach's ESE-facing transect means offshore winds typically blow from the east, grooming the surf into clean, rideable peaks that reward surfers willing to brave Oregon's cold waters. This relatively uncrowded spot embodies the raw, wild spirit of Oregon surfing, with consistent fall swells delivering some of the best waves of the year.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Moolack Beach is 3-4ft with a 9s swell period. Wind is N at 7mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Moolack Beach is 3-4ft, produced by a 6.4ft NW primary swell at 9s, a 0.8ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.4ft WSW 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 Moolack Beach is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 8.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Moolack 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 Moolack 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.
Moolack Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Moolack Beach is a rugged, scenic stretch of Oregon coastline located just north of Newport, offering punchy beach break waves that respond well to northwest swells funneled down the Pacific. The beach's ESE-facing transect means offshore winds typically blow from the east, grooming the surf into clean, rideable peaks that reward surfers willing to brave Oregon's cold waters. This relatively uncrowded spot embodies the raw, wild spirit of Oregon surfing, with consistent fall swells delivering some of the best waves of the year.
The prime season at Moolack 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 Moolack Beach include cold water, strong currents, rip currents, sneaker waves, rocks, fog, shore dump. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Moolack 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.
