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Cape Kiwanda Surf Forecast

Oregon

Cape Kiwanda surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair - Good
Wave Height
5-6ft
overhead
Swell Period
8.7s
Wind
9mph
NNW / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Fair - Good
Active Swells
Primary
6.2ft @ 9sWNW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 17sWSW
Tertiary
0.3ft @ 12sSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Cape Kiwanda is a stunning Oregon surf destination nestled along the Pacific City coastline, where a dramatic sandstone headland shelters the break and helps shape rideable waves even on stormy days. The spot produces punchy beach break peaks that work best on northwest swells, offering fun lefts and rights across a sandy bottom. What makes Cape Kiwanda truly unique in Oregon is the iconic dory boat launch scene and the towering golden cape that frames the lineup, creating one of the most visually spectacular surfing environments on the Pacific Northwest coast.

Strong currentsDory boat trafficShore dumpCold waterSneaker wavesRocks near headland

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair - Good

Rideable all day with 6-7ft waves on WNW swell at 9s and glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair - Good

The sweet spot is around midday — 5-6ft waves, barely a breath of wind, very good conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 4-5ft with glassy conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s WNW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on WNW swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair

Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on WNW swell at 8s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s WNW|Calm

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Cape Kiwanda Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Cape Kiwanda?
The current wave height at Cape Kiwanda is 5-6ft with a 8.7s swell period. Wind is NNW at 9mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good.
How accurate is the Cape Kiwanda surf forecast?
Our Cape Kiwanda 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.