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. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 6mph from the NNW and dropping conditions to poor.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on NW swell at 7s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor - fair with 10mph WNW winds.
Sat, Jun 27: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on W swell at 9s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 7mph, bringing conditions down to fair.
Sun, Jun 28: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Expect 4-5ft all day on WNW swell at 9s with light winds out of the S — nothing amazing but surfable.
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 0.9ft WNW primary swell at 11s, a 0.7ft SW secondary swell at 12s, a 0.7ft W tertiary swell at 8s, a 3.2ft NW wind swell swell at 7s. 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 9.45s 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.
