Oregon
Expect 6-7ft waves early on WNW swell at 10s.
Expect 6-7ft waves early on WNW swell at 10s.
Best window·Friday 6AM–9AM·4-5ft·Fair - Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 6–7ft, 11s period, rated Poor. Expect 4-6ft waves early on WNW swell at 10s. Surf fills in through the day, reaching 5-7ft by afternoon.
Fri, Sep 4: 4–5ft, 10s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on WNW swell at 10s with moderate E wind around 9mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on WNW swell at 9s with light ENE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with gentle ESE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on NW swell at 8s with gentle ESE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the NW and dropping conditions to very poor.
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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 6-7ft with a 10.8s swell period. Wind is S at 23mph. 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 6-7ft, produced by a 9.3ft WNW primary swell at 11s, a 3.1ft SSW wind swell swell at 7s, a 1.1ft SW tertiary swell at 13s, a 1ft WSW tertiary swell at 17s. 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 Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 9.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
