Oregon
Best window·Saturday 5PM–8PM·4ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Moolack Beach, 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. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on NW swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 7mph from the N and dropping conditions to poor.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2ft and poor - fair with light N winds.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–3ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 8mph from the SW.
Sat, Jun 27: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Rideable all day with 4-5ft waves on WNW swell at 9s and light WSW winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 4–5ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on WNW swell at 10s with light S winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Moolack Beach is a rugged, scenic stretch of Oregon coastline located just north of Newport, offering punchy beach break waves that respond well to northwest swells funneled down the Pacific. The beach's ESE-facing transect means offshore winds typically blow from the east, grooming the surf into clean, rideable peaks that reward surfers willing to brave Oregon's cold waters. This relatively uncrowded spot embodies the raw, wild spirit of Oregon surfing, with consistent fall swells delivering some of the best waves of the year.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Moolack Beach is 2ft with a 6.95s swell period. Wind is N at 14mph 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 Moolack Beach is 2ft, produced by a 0.9ft WNW primary swell at 8s, a 0.9ft WNW secondary swell at 11s, a 0.9ft SW tertiary swell at 13s, a 3.7ft 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 Moolack Beach is Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 4ft waves, a 9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Moolack Beach 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 Moolack 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.
Moolack Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Moolack Beach is a rugged, scenic stretch of Oregon coastline located just north of Newport, offering punchy beach break waves that respond well to northwest swells funneled down the Pacific. The beach's ESE-facing transect means offshore winds typically blow from the east, grooming the surf into clean, rideable peaks that reward surfers willing to brave Oregon's cold waters. This relatively uncrowded spot embodies the raw, wild spirit of Oregon surfing, with consistent fall swells delivering some of the best waves of the year.
The prime season at Moolack 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 Moolack Beach include cold water, strong currents, rip currents, sneaker waves, rocks, fog, shore dump. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Moolack 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
