Cannon Beach
United States · North America
Right now
DrizzleWind and swell direction
Swell: 1.0m WNW
Wind: 8 km/h N (cross-onshore)
Beach faces: W
Very light wind. Expect glassy, clean conditions.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:40Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 4/3mm wetsuit recommended for 12°C water.
- Standard shortboard conditions.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
1.9m swell at 9s. Moderate winds. Water temperature 12°C.
AI-generated summary for Cannon Beach. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Cannon Beach
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking slightly below average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Cannon Beach.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Cannon Beach
Cannon Beach is a highly scenic, expansive beach break situated on the northern Oregon coast, punctuated by massive sea stacks such as Haystack Rock. The bathymetry is defined by a very wide, gently sloping seafloor composed of fine, compacted sand. This flat gradient forces incoming westerly groundswells from the North Pacific to break far offshore, gradually dissipating their kinetic energy as they roll towards the beach. Consequently, the waves typically manifest as soft, crumbling walls of whitewater rather than steep, hollow faces. An easterly offshore wind helps clean the surface, though the region is frequently subjected to chaotic onshore flows. The forgiving nature of the sandy bottom and the slow, manageable speed of the broken waves make Cannon Beach an excellent environment for beginner surfers. It provides a vast, low-consequence area for practising board handling, pop-ups, and riding straight in the whitewater, without the typical hazards associated with heavy impact zones or sharp reefs.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Cannon Beach. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Cannon Beach?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.