Oregon
4-5ft waves to start the day on WNW swell at 10s.
4-5ft waves to start the day on WNW swell at 10s.
Best window·Thursday 2PM–5PM·4-5ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Yachats, 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 Fair. Expect 4-5ft waves early on WNW swell at 10s.
Fri, Sep 4: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on WNW swell at 10s with 9mph ESE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on WNW swell at 9s with gentle E breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the NNW and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the ESE. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on NW swell at 8s and gentle E breeze. The NW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and very poor by then.
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Yachats is a raw and dramatic surf spot on the central Oregon coast, where powerful Pacific swells wrap around rocky headlands and ledges to produce heavy, unpredictable waves. The rugged basalt reef shelves and sea stacks that define this stretch of coastline create fast, hollow waves that demand experience and respect. Its remote character and the cold Oregon waters keep crowds minimal, making it a rewarding discovery for adventurous surfers willing to brave the elements.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Yachats is 4-5ft with a 10.8s swell period. Wind is S at 27mph. Conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Yachats is 4-5ft, produced by a 6ft WNW primary swell at 11s, a 2.7ft SSW wind swell swell at 7s, a 0.8ft SW tertiary swell at 16s, a 0.7ft SW tertiary swell at 12s. 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 Yachats is Thursday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 5ft waves, a 10.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Yachats works best with a NW swell and E 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 Yachats. 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.
Yachats is a reef with a rock bottom, suited to advanced surfers. Yachats is a raw and dramatic surf spot on the central Oregon coast, where powerful Pacific swells wrap around rocky headlands and ledges to produce heavy, unpredictable waves. The rugged basalt reef shelves and sea stacks that define this stretch of coastline create fast, hollow waves that demand experience and respect. Its remote character and the cold Oregon waters keep crowds minimal, making it a rewarding discovery for adventurous surfers willing to brave the elements.
The prime season at Yachats is winter, 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 Yachats include rocks, sharp reef, strong currents, cold water, kelp, rogue waves, isolated location. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Yachats 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).
