Oregon
Best window·Tuesday 10AM–1PM·5ft·Fair
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 5–6ft, 9s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 5-6ft on WNW swell at 9s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the NNW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Wed, Jul 1: 5–6ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Steady 5-6ft waves on offer on WNW swell at 9s — light NNW winds.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 5mph by PM.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2ft and poor - fair with barely a breath of wind.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2ft and mostly poor - fair with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 7mph.
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 4-6ft with a 9.1s swell period. Wind is NW at 8mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Seaside Cove is 4-6ft, produced by a 6ft WNW primary swell at 9s, a 0.8ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.4ft SW tertiary swell at 20s. 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 Tuesday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 5ft waves, a 9.05s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
