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, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2ft waves and poor - fair conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 6mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on WSW swell at 5s with 9mph WNW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Jun 27: 5–6ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on W swell at 9s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sun, Jun 28: 5–6ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 5-6ft waves on WNW swell at 9s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 7mph, bringing conditions down to fair.
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 7s swell period. Wind is NW at 7mph 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 WNW secondary swell at 11s, a 0.7ft 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 9.45s 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.
