Swell Intel

Yachats Surf Forecast

Oregon

Yachats surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
5-6ft
head high
Swell Period
8.65s
Wind
5mph
E / Gusts 10mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
5.8ft @ 9sWNW
Secondary
1.8ft @ 8sWSW
Tertiary
0.9ft @ 17sSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Rock
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
E
Season
Winter

Yachats is a raw and dramatic surf spot on the central Oregon coast, where powerful Pacific swells wrap around rocky headlands and ledges to produce heavy, unpredictable waves. The rugged basalt reef shelves and sea stacks that define this stretch of coastline create fast, hollow waves that demand experience and respect. Its remote character and the cold Oregon waters keep crowds minimal, making it a rewarding discovery for adventurous surfers willing to brave the elements.

RocksSharp reefStrong currentsCold waterKelpRogue wavesIsolated location

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Good

Afternoon is the play — morning is only fair at 5-6ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 5-6ft at very good.

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

Rideable all day with 4-5ft waves on WNW swell at 10s and glassy conditions.

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

A slow one — 4-5ft waves and poor - fair conditions with calm winds.

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

Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on WNW swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s WNW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with barely a breath of wind. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s WNW|Calm

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Yachats Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Yachats?
The current wave height at Yachats is 5-6ft with a 8.65s swell period. Wind is E at 5mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Yachats surf forecast?
Our Yachats 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.