Surf spot

Cannon beach

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

Country: USA, North West, Oregon North
Coordinates: 45.9106, -123.9693

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Wave height (m)	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1	1	1	1	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	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	1.2	1.1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	1	1	1	1	1
Wave direction	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	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
Wave period (s)	6.3	6.7	6.8	6.9	7	6.9	7	7	7	7	7.2	7.1	7.3	7	6.8	7	7	6.9	6.8	6.7	6.3	5.7	5.7	5.8	5.8	5.9	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	5.9	5.7	5.4	5.5	5.7	5.8	5.8	5.8	6	5.8	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.7	5.8	5.8	5.6	5.7
Wave energy (kJ)	163	202	214	214	206	187	173	163	148	132	112	97	101	94	83	92	90	84	82	70	61	65	89	117	123	125	116	109	99	92	80	77	74	68	68	68	67	62	68	83	90	94	91	86	78	73	73	67	54	54	52	59	65	65	63	59
Wind speed (km/h)	1.5	5	6.9	7.5	8.3	8.4	4.5	2.3	6.3	8.4	8	14.2	16.3	9.7	5.6	4.3	5.8	10.4	15.8	19.5	16.9	14.5	8.5	5.3	3.8	0.7	3.4	5.3	14.4	13.6	12.2	10.2	9.7	8.4	6.6	12.9	17.4	17.9	14.9	11.5	10.6	9.7	9.5	10.1	17	21.6	15.9	12.4	10.8	9.6	6.8	6.3	6.6	2.9	8.2	6.6
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Cannon Beach (Oregon North, USA) – Surf Spot Description

Cannon Beach is a scenic stretch of coastline on the northern Oregon coast, best known for its iconic Haystack Rock and dramatic cliff-backed beach. As a surf spot, it has a wild, exposed North Pacific feel with consistent swell exposure, but it’s not the most reliable or beginner-friendly option due to local conditions.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak, with shifting sandbars
Wave quality: Can offer fun, punchy waves when conditions line up, but usually variable
Consistency: Receives a good amount of swell thanks to its exposed location
Best swell: Typically works best on west to northwest swells
Best wind: Light offshore or calm winds are ideal; strong onshore winds can make it messy
Tides: Sandbars and wave quality can change a lot with the tide, so timing matters

Conditions and hazards

Water temperature: Cold year-round; a thick wetsuit is needed
Crowds: Can be moderate, especially on good days and during tourist season
Hazards:
Strong currents and rip channels
Cold water and possible storms
Rocky areas near the headlands and Haystack Rock
Surf can be powerful and inconsistent

Best for

Intermediate to advanced surfers who are comfortable with cold-water, exposed beachbreaks
Surfers looking for a beautiful setting more than a guaranteed high-performance wave

Overall vibe

Cannon Beach is more of a scenic coastal surf destination than a world-class wave machine. When conditions align, it can be a fun session in a stunning environment, but it’s often hit-or-miss and heavily influenced by weather, tide, and sand movement.