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Newport Surf Forecast, Oregon

Oregon

Agate Beach2-3ftMoolack Beach1-2ftBeverly Beach2-3ft
Newport surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
12.85s
Wind
13mph
WSW / Gusts 19mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
2.3ft @ 7sNW
Secondary
1.4ft @ 13sWNW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 12sSW
Wind Swell
1.6ft @ 3sSSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 16-7ft
Poor

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on NW swell at 7s and 16mph out of the SW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 21mph, bringing conditions down to poor.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|16-21mph SSW
Thu, Apr 210-11ft
Poor - Fair

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor - fair at 9-10ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 10-11ft and fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|4-10mph WNW
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Forecast Charts

Newport Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Newport offers accessible beach breaks along the central Oregon coast with consistent, mellow waves ideal for learning and progression. The sandy bottom and gradual slope create forgiving conditions with good shape during autumn Pacific swells, while the exposed NE-facing beach picks up northwest swell energy effectively. The proximity to the town makes it a convenient stop for travelers exploring the scenic Oregon coastline.

Cold water temperaturesStrong currents during high swellOccasional shore break

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

Newport Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Newport?
The current wave height at Newport is 2-3ft with a 12.85s swell period. Wind is WSW at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Newport surf forecast?
Our Newport 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 Newport?
The current breaking wave height at Newport is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.3ft NW primary swell at 7s, a 1.4ft WNW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.7ft SW tertiary swell at 12s, a 1.6ft SSW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Newport?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Newport is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 12s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.