Oregon
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.
Sat, May 16: 6–7ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 6-7ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 7-8ft at poor - fair.
Sun, May 17: 6–7ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 7-8ft on WNW swell at 12s with light ENE winds. The N wind kicks in by afternoon — 15mph and poor by then.
Mon, May 18: 5–6ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 5-6ft on WNW swell at 13s with calm winds. The NNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 14mph and poor - fair by then.
Tue, May 19: 6–7ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 7-8ft on WNW swell at 14s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the NW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Wed, May 20: 5–6ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 6-7ft on WNW swell at 12s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the NW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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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 5-7ft with a 8.1s 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 Moolack Beach is 5-7ft, produced by a 3.4ft WNW primary swell at 13s, a 0.9ft SW secondary swell at 15s, a 0.5ft SW tertiary swell at 13s, a 6.9ft WNW 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 Moolack Beach is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 8ft waves, a 11.65s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
