Oregon
Midday is the call — 4-5ft waves with strong SSE wind at 14mph and good conditions.
Midday is the call — 4-5ft waves with strong SSE wind at 14mph and good conditions.
Best window·Thursday 3PM–6PM·4-5ft·Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 4–5ft, 11s period, rated Good. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 4-5ft with 14mph out of the SSE. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Fri, Sep 4: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on W swell at 9s with light ESE winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3+ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3+ft on WNW swell at 9s with light E winds. The NNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor by then.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on WNW swell at 8s and 7mph NE winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the SSE.
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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 4-5ft with a 10.8s swell period. Wind is SSE at 15mph. Conditions are rated Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Seaside Cove is 4-5ft, produced by a 5.9ft W primary swell at 11s, a 3.4ft SSW wind swell swell at 7s, a 0.8ft SW tertiary swell at 13s, a 0.8ft SW tertiary swell at 17s. 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 Thursday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 5ft waves, a 10.4s swell period, and conditions rated 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
