Oregon
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Seaside Cove, 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: 7–8ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 6-7ft waves. The breeze eases and things smooth out to poor - fair by PM.
Sun, May 17: 5–6ft, 12s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 6-7ft on WNW swell at 12s with light E winds. The N wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and poor - fair by then.
Mon, May 18: 5–6ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Expect 4-5ft all day on WNW swell at 10s with gentle NNW breeze — nothing amazing but surfable. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
Tue, May 19: 5–6ft, 15s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 5-6ft on WNW swell at 14s with light winds out of the WNW. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Wed, May 20: 4–5ft, 13s period, rated Fair. Expect 5-6ft all day on WNW swell at 8s with light winds out of the NNW — nothing amazing but surfable. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Seaside Cove is 5-7ft 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 Seaside Cove is 5-7ft, produced by a 0.7ft SW primary swell at 15s, a 8.3ft 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 Seaside Cove is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 7ft waves, a 11.55s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Seaside Cove works best with a SW swell and NE 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 Seaside Cove. 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.
Seaside Cove is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Seaside Cove 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 Seaside Cove include strong currents, cold water temperature. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
