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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.
Sat, May 16: 5–6ft, 12s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 5-6ft waves, 17mph out of the NNW, poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Sun, May 17: 4–5ft, 12s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 5-6ft on WNW swell at 12s with light winds out of the ESE. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the N and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Mon, May 18: 5–6ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on WNW swell at 10s and glassy conditions. The NNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph and poor - fair by then.
Tue, May 19: 5–6ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 5-6ft waves on WNW swell at 14s with barely a breath of wind. The NW wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and poor - fair by then.
Wed, May 20: 4–5ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on WNW swell at 12s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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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 5-6ft with a 8.8s swell period. Wind is NW at 19mph 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 Oceanside Beach is 5-6ft, produced by a 0.7ft SW primary swell at 15s, a 7.9ft W wind swell swell at 9s. 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 Sunday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 5ft waves, a 11.55s swell period, and conditions rated Very 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
