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Manzanita Surf Forecast

Oregon

Manzanita surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair - Good
Wave Height
6-7+ft
overhead
Swell Period
8.6s
Wind
7mph
NNW / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Fair - Good
Active Swells
Primary
6.3ft @ 9sW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 17sSW

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Spot Guide

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

Manzanita is a scenic beach break tucked along the northern Oregon coast, offering consistent waves shaped by the powerful North Pacific swell machine. The beach faces west-northwest and picks up both NW and SW swells well, producing punchy, shifty peaks that reward surfers who can read a sandbar. The stunning backdrop of Neahkahnie Mountain and the remote, uncrowded nature of this Oregon gem make it a refreshing escape from busier breaks to the north and south.

Strong currentsCold waterShore dumpRip currentsSneaker wavesHypothermia risk

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Good

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 6-7ft with calm winds. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

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

Should be a good one — 5-6ft on WNW swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind.

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

Consistent 5-6ft surf through the day on WNW swell at 11s with barely a breath of wind.

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

Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on WNW swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

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

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on WNW swell at 8s and barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s WNW|Calm

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Manzanita Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Manzanita?
The current wave height at Manzanita is 6-7+ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is NNW at 7mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good.
How accurate is the Manzanita surf forecast?
Our Manzanita 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.