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Seaside Cove Surf Forecast, Oregon

Oregon

Indian Beach1-2ftCannon Beach1-2ftSmugglers Cove2-3ft
Seaside Cove surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
12.85s
Wind
12mph
SW / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.6ft @ 7sWNW
Secondary
1.2ft @ 13sW
Tertiary
0.6ft @ 10sWNW
Wind Swell
2.0ft @ 4sSSW

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Daily Forecast

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

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Swell fills in and gets up to 4-5ft by PM — poor - fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s W|11-15mph S
Thu, Apr 28-9ft
Fair

Midday is the call — 7-8ft waves with gentle SW breeze and fair - good conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WSW|3-6mph SW
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Forecast Charts

Seaside Cove Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Seaside Cove is a sheltered beach break on Oregon's north coast that catches consistent southwest swell during autumn storms while remaining protected from harsh winter conditions. The sandy bottom provides forgiving wave shape and a smooth, predictable setup ideal for building fundamentals. This exposed cove offers quality waves with minimal crowds, making it a mellow escape for surfers seeking uncrowded Oregon coast sessions.

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

Seaside Cove Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Seaside Cove?
The current wave height at Seaside Cove is 1-2+ft with a 12.85s swell period. Wind is SW at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Seaside Cove surf forecast?
Our Seaside Cove 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 Seaside Cove?
The current breaking wave height at Seaside Cove is 1-2+ft, produced by a 1.6ft WNW primary swell at 7s, a 1.2ft W secondary swell at 13s, a 0.6ft 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 Seaside Cove?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Seaside Cove is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 10.5s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.