Oregon
Best window·Sunday 6AM–9AM·4ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Manzanita, 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: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on NW swell at 7s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2ft and mostly poor - fair with gentle NNW breeze.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions.
Sat, Jun 27: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on W swell at 9s with gentle SSW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sun, Jun 28: 4–5ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Consistent 4-5ft surf through the day on WNW swell at 10s with barely a breath of wind.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Manzanita is 2ft with a 7s swell period. Wind is NNW at 12mph 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 Manzanita is 2ft, produced by a 3.3ft NW primary swell at 7s, a 0.8ft 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 Manzanita is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 9.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Manzanita 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 Manzanita. 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.
Manzanita is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Manzanita 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 Manzanita include strong currents, cold water, shore dump, rip currents, sneaker waves, hypothermia risk. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
