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Oceanside Beach Surf Forecast, Oregon

Oregon

Cape Lookout2-3ftRockaway Beach2-3ftCape Kiwanda1-2ft
Oceanside Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
12.85s
Wind
13mph
SW / Gusts 20mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.7ft @ 7sNW
Secondary
1.2ft @ 13sWNW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 10sWNW
Wind Swell
2.0ft @ 4sSSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 15-6ft
Poor

First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on NW swell at 7s with 15mph SW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s WNW|15-16mph S
Thu, Apr 29-10ft
Fair

Early morning is your best window — 7-8ft waves on SW swell at 8s with gentle SSW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s W|3-6mph WNW
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Forecast Charts

Oceanside Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

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.

Cold waterStrong currentsSubmerged rocksShore breakSneaker wavesRip currents

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

Oceanside Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Oceanside Beach?
The current wave height at Oceanside Beach is 1-2ft with a 12.85s swell period. Wind is SW at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Oceanside Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Oceanside Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Oceanside Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.7ft NW primary swell at 7s, a 1.2ft WNW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.7ft WNW tertiary swell at 10s, a 2ft SSW wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Oceanside Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Oceanside Beach is Thursday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 8ft waves, a 11.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.