Oregon
Best window·Saturday 5PM–8PM·6ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Cannon Beach, Oregon. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor - fair with barely a breath of wind.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 7mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with 9mph WNW winds.
Sat, Jun 27: 6–7ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Rideable all day with 5-6ft waves on W swell at 9s and light W winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 6–7ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Consistent 6-7ft surf through the day on WNW swell at 9s with light SSW winds.
Cannon Beach is a classic Pacific Northwest beach break offering consistent, mellow waves that peel across a wide sandy bottom, making it an ideal spot for beginners and intermediate surfers. The iconic Haystack Rock formations provide a scenic backdrop and create interesting wave dynamics near the headland. The exposed eastward-facing beach picks up solid autumn and winter swells while maintaining accessibility and forgiving conditions most of the year.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Cannon Beach is 2-3ft with a 7s swell period. Wind is NNW at 7mph 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 Cannon Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.4ft NW primary swell at 7s, a 0.9ft WNW secondary swell at 11s, 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 Cannon Beach is Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 6ft waves, a 9.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Cannon Beach works best with a W 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 Cannon 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.
Cannon Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Cannon Beach is a classic Pacific Northwest beach break offering consistent, mellow waves that peel across a wide sandy bottom, making it an ideal spot for beginners and intermediate surfers. The iconic Haystack Rock formations provide a scenic backdrop and create interesting wave dynamics near the headland. The exposed eastward-facing beach picks up solid autumn and winter swells while maintaining accessibility and forgiving conditions most of the year.
The prime season at Cannon Beach is fall, 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 Cannon Beach include rocks, strong currents near haystack rock, rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Cannon 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
