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Smugglers Cove Surf Forecast

Oregon

Smugglers Cove surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair - Good
Wave Height
6-7ft
overhead
Swell Period
8.6s
Wind
10mph
NNW / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Fair - Good
Active Swells
Primary
6.5ft @ 9sW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 17sSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Smugglers Cove is a sheltered sandy beach break on Oregon's northern coast that catches consistent swell wrapping around the headlands during autumn and winter swells. The ENE-facing aspect means it picks up northwest swell particularly well while remaining protected from the strongest winter storms. This is a mellow, approachable wave spot perfect for intermediate surfers looking to escape the crowds while enjoying reliable, forgiving peaks.

RocksCoastal cliffsStrong currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair - Good

Expect 6-7ft all day on W swell at 9s with calm winds — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s W|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair - Good

Consistent 5-6ft surf through the day on W swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair

Consistent 6-7ft surf through the day on WNW swell at 11s with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s WNW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Expect 3-4ft all day on WNW swell at 9s with glassy conditions — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on WNW swell at 8s with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s WNW|Calm

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Smugglers Cove Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Smugglers Cove?
The current wave height at Smugglers Cove is 6-7ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is NNW at 10mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good.
How accurate is the Smugglers Cove surf forecast?
Our Smugglers 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.