Oregon
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.
Sun, May 10: 4–5ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 4-5ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 10mph NNW winds.
Mon, May 11: 5–6ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 5-6ft on W swell at 11s with gentle NE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 14mph from the N and dropping conditions to poor.
Tue, May 12: 4–5ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on W swell at 11s with gentle E breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor.
Wed, May 13: 4–5ft, 13s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on W swell at 11s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Thu, May 14: 3–4ft, 12s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor - fair with light SW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
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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 4-5ft with a 10.35s swell period. Wind is NNW at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Moolack Beach is 4-5ft, produced by a 3.7ft W primary swell at 10s, a 2.1ft WNW secondary swell at 12s, a 0.9ft WSW tertiary swell at 16s, a 0.9ft NNW wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 10.7s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
