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Yachats Surf Forecast, Oregon

Oregon

Florence2-3ftNewport2-3ftAgate Beach2-3ft
Yachats surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
12.85s
Wind
13mph
WSW / Gusts 18mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
2.6ft @ 8sNW
Secondary
1.3ft @ 13sWNW
Tertiary
0.6ft @ 10sWNW
Wind Swell
1.6ft @ 3sSSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s NW|17-25mph SSW
Thu, Apr 29-10ft
Poor - Fair

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 5-6ft. Surf builds nicely through the day to 8-9ft with poor - fair conditions by the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|11-15mph NW
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Yachats Surf Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Rock
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
E
Season
Winter

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.

RocksSharp reefStrong currentsCold waterKelpRogue wavesIsolated location

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

Yachats Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Yachats?
The current wave height at Yachats is 2-3ft with a 12.85s swell period. Wind is WSW at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Yachats surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Yachats?
The current breaking wave height at Yachats is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.6ft NW primary swell at 8s, a 1.3ft WNW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.6ft WNW tertiary swell at 10s, a 1.6ft SSW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Yachats?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Yachats is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 6ft waves, a 11s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.