Oregon
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Gold 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. A slow one — 5-6ft waves and poor conditions with 20mph N winds.
Mon, May 11: 5–6ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 5-6ft and poor - fair with 17mph NNE winds.
Tue, May 12: 4–5ft, 11s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on W swell at 11s with barely a breath of wind. The WNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and fair by then.
Wed, May 13: 4–5ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on W swell at 11s with gentle S breeze. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Thu, May 14: 4–5ft, 12s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on W swell at 10s with barely a breath of wind. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 7mph and poor - fair by then.
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Gold Beach offers a mellow, sand-bottomed beach break that's perfect for learning and practicing foundational surfing skills. Located on Oregon's southern coast, this exposed beach captures Pacific swells year-round but shines during fall and winter when Northwest swells wrap around the point. The consistent, forgiving waves and wide sandy beach create an approachable environment for surfers of all levels.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Gold Beach is 5-6ft with a 10.6s swell period. Wind is N at 20mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Gold Beach is 5-6ft, produced by a 3.8ft W primary swell at 11s, a 1.8ft WNW secondary swell at 12s, a 0.9ft SSW tertiary swell at 18s, a 3.6ft NNW wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Gold Beach is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 10.85s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Gold 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 Gold 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.
Gold Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Gold Beach offers a mellow, sand-bottomed beach break that's perfect for learning and practicing foundational surfing skills. Located on Oregon's southern coast, this exposed beach captures Pacific swells year-round but shines during fall and winter when Northwest swells wrap around the point. The consistent, forgiving waves and wide sandy beach create an approachable environment for surfers of all levels.
The prime season at Gold 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 Gold Beach include rip currents, cold water, occasional rocks at beach edges. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Gold 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.
