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Smugglers Cove Surf Forecast, Oregon

Oregon

Manzanita2-3ftCannon Beach1-2ftRockaway Beach2-3ft
Smugglers Cove surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
12.9s
Wind
12mph
SSW / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.8ft @ 7sNW
Secondary
1.3ft @ 13sWNW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 10sWNW
Wind Swell
1.9ft @ 4sSSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 16-7ft
Poor

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on NW swell at 7s with 16mph out of the SSW. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s WNW|16-19mph S
Thu, Apr 210-11ft
Fair - Good

The sweet spot is around midday — 9-10ft waves, light ENE winds, fair - good conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WSW|4-7mph ENE
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Smugglers Cove Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Smugglers Cove is a sheltered sandy beach break on Oregon's northern coast that catches consistent swell wrapping around the headlands during autumn and winter swells. The ENE-facing aspect means it picks up northwest swell particularly well while remaining protected from the strongest winter storms. This is a mellow, approachable wave spot perfect for intermediate surfers looking to escape the crowds while enjoying reliable, forgiving peaks.

RocksCoastal cliffsStrong currents

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

Smugglers Cove Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Smugglers Cove?
The current wave height at Smugglers Cove is 2-3ft with a 12.9s swell period. Wind is SSW at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Smugglers Cove surf forecast?
Our Smugglers 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 Smugglers Cove?
The current breaking wave height at Smugglers Cove is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.8ft NW primary swell at 7s, a 1.3ft WNW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.7ft WNW tertiary swell at 10s, a 1.9ft 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 Smugglers Cove?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Smugglers Cove is Thursday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 11ft waves, a 11.3s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.