Oregon
Skip the dawn patrol — 4-6ft and very poor early on.
Skip the dawn patrol — 4-6ft and very poor early on.
Best window·Thursday 10AM–1PM·4-6ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Oceanside 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: 4–6ft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. Skip the dawn patrol — 4-6ft and very poor early on. Later in the day looks more promising — 4-6ft and very poor.
Fri, Sep 4: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on W swell at 10s and moderate E wind around 8mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light E winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on WNW swell at 8s with light winds out of the NNE. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on WNW swell at 8s with gentle SE breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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Oceanside Beach is a scenic stretch of Oregon coastline tucked below the coastal bluffs of Tillamook County, offering consistent beach break waves shaped by powerful North Pacific swells. The spot faces northeast into a protected cove flanked by sea stacks, which can help filter and organize incoming northwest swells into punchy, workable peaks. This is a rugged Oregon surf experience with cold water, dramatic scenery, and the kind of uncrowded lineup that rewards those willing to suit up in a thick wetsuit.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Oceanside Beach is 4-6ft with a 10.8s swell period. Wind is ESE at 3mph. Conditions are rated Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Oceanside Beach is 4-6ft, produced by a 9.2ft W primary swell at 11s, a 1ft SW secondary swell at 17s, a 1ft SW tertiary swell at 13s, a 0.9ft NW tertiary swell at 13s. 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 Oceanside Beach is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 5ft waves, a 10.8s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Oceanside 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 Oceanside 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.
Oceanside Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Oceanside Beach is a scenic stretch of Oregon coastline tucked below the coastal bluffs of Tillamook County, offering consistent beach break waves shaped by powerful North Pacific swells. The spot faces northeast into a protected cove flanked by sea stacks, which can help filter and organize incoming northwest swells into punchy, workable peaks. This is a rugged Oregon surf experience with cold water, dramatic scenery, and the kind of uncrowded lineup that rewards those willing to suit up in a thick wetsuit.
The prime season at Oceanside 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 Oceanside Beach include cold water, strong currents, submerged rocks, shore break, sneaker waves, rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Oceanside 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).
