Oregon
Best window·Sunday 6AM–9AM·5ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Seaside Cove, 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: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with glassy conditions.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2ft and poor - fair with calm winds.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–3ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 2ft waves with 7mph W winds and poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Sat, Jun 27: 5–6ft, 9s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on W swell at 9s with gentle S breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sun, Jun 28: 5–6ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 5-6ft waves on W swell at 10s with gentle SW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Seaside Cove is a sheltered beach break on Oregon's north coast that catches consistent southwest swell during autumn storms while remaining protected from harsh winter conditions. The sandy bottom provides forgiving wave shape and a smooth, predictable setup ideal for building fundamentals. This exposed cove offers quality waves with minimal crowds, making it a mellow escape for surfers seeking uncrowded Oregon coast sessions.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Seaside Cove is 2ft with a 7.05s swell period. Wind is N at 6mph 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 Seaside Cove is 2ft, produced by a 3.2ft WNW primary swell at 7s, a 0.8ft W secondary swell at 11s, a 0.8ft 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 Seaside Cove is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 9.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Seaside Cove works best with a SW swell and NE 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 Seaside Cove. 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.
Seaside Cove is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Seaside Cove is a sheltered beach break on Oregon's north coast that catches consistent southwest swell during autumn storms while remaining protected from harsh winter conditions. The sandy bottom provides forgiving wave shape and a smooth, predictable setup ideal for building fundamentals. This exposed cove offers quality waves with minimal crowds, making it a mellow escape for surfers seeking uncrowded Oregon coast sessions.
The prime season at Seaside Cove 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 Seaside Cove include strong currents, cold water temperature. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Seaside Cove 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.
