Oregon
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Agate Beach, Oregon. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 5–6ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 5-6ft and poor - fair conditions with 9mph NNW winds.
Mon, May 11: 5–6ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 5-6ft on W swell at 11s with light NE winds. The N wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor - fair by then.
Tue, May 12: 4–5ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on W swell at 11s with light E winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Wed, May 13: 4–5ft, 13s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on W swell at 11s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Thu, May 14: 4–5ft, 12s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 4-5ft and poor - fair with light SW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
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Agate Beach is a rugged and scenic stretch of Oregon coastline just north of Newport, offering consistent beach break waves shaped by powerful North Pacific swells. The spot faces nearly due west, picking up abundant northwest swell energy that produces punchy, hollow peaks best suited for intermediate and experienced surfers. What makes Agate Beach unique is its wild, uncrowded atmosphere backed by dramatic Oregon headlands, where cold water, moody skies, and raw surf create an unforgettable Pacific Northwest experience.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Agate Beach is 5-6ft with a 10.35s swell period. Wind is NNW at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Agate Beach is 5-6ft, produced by a 3.7ft W primary swell at 10s, a 2.1ft WNW secondary swell at 12s, a 0.9ft WSW tertiary swell at 16s, a 0.9ft NNW 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Agate Beach is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 6ft waves, a 10.8s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Agate Beach 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 Agate Beach. 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.
Agate Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Agate Beach is a rugged and scenic stretch of Oregon coastline just north of Newport, offering consistent beach break waves shaped by powerful North Pacific swells. The spot faces nearly due west, picking up abundant northwest swell energy that produces punchy, hollow peaks best suited for intermediate and experienced surfers. What makes Agate Beach unique is its wild, uncrowded atmosphere backed by dramatic Oregon headlands, where cold water, moody skies, and raw surf create an unforgettable Pacific Northwest experience.
The prime season at Agate Beach 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 Agate Beach include cold water, strong currents, rip currents, shore break, sneaker waves, fog. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Agate Beach 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
