Oregon
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.
Sun, May 10: 5–6ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Expect 5-6ft all day on W swell at 10s with 7mph WNW winds — nothing amazing but surfable.
Mon, May 11: 5–6ft, 11s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 5-6ft on W swell at 11s with gentle NE breeze. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Tue, May 12: 4–5ft, 11s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on W swell at 11s with gentle ESE breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Wed, May 13: 4–5ft, 13s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on W swell at 11s with barely a breath of wind. The WNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 7mph and fair by then.
Thu, May 14: 3–4ft, 12s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on W swell at 10s with light winds out of the SW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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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 5-6ft with a 10.3s swell period. Wind is WNW at 7mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Seaside Cove is 5-6ft, produced by a 4.2ft W primary swell at 10s, a 0.7ft SW secondary swell at 17s, a 0.5ft SW tertiary swell at 19s. 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 Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 10.65s swell period, and conditions rated Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
