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Yachats Surf Forecast, Oregon

Oregon

Florence3-4+ftNewport4-5ftAgate Beach4-5ft
Yachats surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair - Good
Wave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
9.15s
Wind
6mph
E / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Fair - Good
Active Swells
Primary
3.3ft @ 9sWNW
Secondary
1.6ft @ 5sNNW
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 12sSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on NW swell at 8s and 7mph SE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|7-9mph SE
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Poor

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on NW swell at 7s and 18mph SW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 24mph from the SW and dropping conditions to poor.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s WNW|18-24mph SSW
Thu, Apr 29-10ft
Poor

Midday is the call — 8-9ft waves with 13mph WNW winds and poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|8-15mph WNW
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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 3-4ft with a 9.15s swell period. Wind is E at 6mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good.
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 3-4ft, produced by a 3.3ft WNW primary swell at 9s, a 1.6ft NNW secondary swell at 5s, a 0.4ft 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.
When is the best time to surf Yachats?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Yachats is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 9.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.