Surf spot

Moolack

Forecast conditions and map view for Moolack in USA, North West, Oregon Central. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, North West, Oregon Central
Coordinates: 44.6999, -124.0649

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.3	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5
Wave direction	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW
Wave period (s)	6.2	6.5	6.7	6.8	7	7.1	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7.1	7.2	7.2	7.1	7	6.8	6.6	6.3	5.8	5.8	5.9	6	6	6	6	6.1	6	6.3	5.8	5.7	5.8	5.9	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.6	5.5	5.6	6	6	5.8	5.7	5.5	5.7	5.9	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.4
Wave energy (kJ)	130	158	191	206	218	209	189	178	166	156	136	126	112	108	105	108	112	113	109	102	91	83	80	92	114	123	120	114	105	100	87	86	80	73	71	75	83	87	89	92	95	106	111	106	102	112	128	132	129	132	152	175	183	181	172	175
Wind speed (km/h)	1.8	4	5.2	6.1	14.1	11.5	2.8	4.1	4.6	6.2	4.9	9.3	13.4	17.3	6.1	6.4	6.9	7.4	7.1	11.6	15.2	12.6	6.2	5.3	4.1	2.5	4.5	7.4	15.8	15.4	8.8	3.8	3.7	4.3	3.6	10.6	16.1	13.7	7.6	4	4.3	5.2	5.8	4.5	3.7	6.7	5.1	5.1	6.2	7.2	3.4	7	17.6	15.9	4.1	1.8
Wind direction	EGlassy	EGlassy	ESEOffshore	NNWCross-on	WNWOnshore	NWCross-on	NWGlassy	SEGlassy	SEGlassy	SECross-off	SEGlassy	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SCross	SECross-off	SECross-off	SSECross-off	SSECross	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SCross	SSECross-off	SSEGlassy	SGlassy	ESEGlassy	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NNWCross	NEGlassy	ENEGlassy	EGlassy	EGlassy	NNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NCross	NNEGlassy	ENEGlassy	ENEOffshore	EOffshore	NNEGlassy	NGlassy	NNWCross-on	NCross	EOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	SSWGlassy	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWGlassy	SEGlassy

Moolack, Oregon Central Coast (North West, USA) is a scenic, often overlooked surf spot along the rugged Oregon coastline, just north of Newport. It’s part of the Central Oregon Coast and is known for its wild, natural setting, cool water, and powerful North Pacific swell.

Spot Character

Type: Exposed beachbreak with some rocky influence
Wave quality: Can be very good when swell, wind, and sandbars line up
Wave style: Typically punchy, hollow to fast, and more powerful than it looks
Crowds: Usually lighter than more famous Oregon breaks, but conditions are highly variable

Conditions

Best swell: Northwest to west swell
Best wind: Light offshore or calm; onshore winds can quickly make it messy
Tide: Tidal influence is important—some setups work better on mid to lower tides
Water temperature: Cold year-round; a thick wetsuit is essential

Hazards

Rocks and ledges: Can be dangerous near the shoreline depending on sand movement
Strong currents: Rip currents and heavy surf are common
Changing sandbars: Break quality can change quickly with storms and seasons
Cold water: Hypothermia risk if underprepared

Best For

Intermediate to advanced surfers
Surfers comfortable with cold-water, powerful beachbreaks
Those looking for a less crowded Oregon session

Overall

Moolack is a classic Oregon Coast surf spot: raw, scenic, and capable of excellent waves when conditions align. It’s not a beginner-friendly break, but for surfers who know how to read fickle beachbreaks, it can deliver memorable sessions in a dramatic coastal setting.