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Smugglers Cove Surf Forecast

Oregon

Smugglers Cove surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
6-7ft
overhead
Swell Period
8.45s
Wind
6mph
WSW / Gusts 9mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
6.2ft @ 8sWNW
Secondary
0.8ft @ 17sSW
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 12sSW

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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

Midday is the call — 6-7ft waves with barely a breath of wind and fair - good conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

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

Rideable all day with 5-6ft waves on WNW swell at 9s and calm winds.

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

Consistent 5-6ft surf through the day on WNW swell at 11s with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair - Good

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with calm winds. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

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

Skip the dawn patrol — 3-4ft and fair early on. Surf builds nicely through the day to 5-6ft with fair - good conditions by the afternoon.

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 8.45s swell period. Wind is WSW at 6mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
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.