Pacific City
United States · North America
Right now
DrizzleWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.9m WNW
Wind: 8 km/h WNW (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 12:52Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Cold water (12°C). 5/4mm wetsuit, booties and gloves.
- Standard shortboard conditions.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
1.9m swell at 8s. Moderate winds. Water temperature 12°C.
AI-generated summary for Pacific City. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Pacific City
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 12pm (score: 39). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelSwell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking well above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Pacific City.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Pacific City
Pacific City is a scenic, semi-sheltered beach break located on the northern Oregon coast. The seafloor is comprised of shifting silica sandbanks, heavily influenced by the imposing sandstone headland of Cape Kiwanda to the north. This geographical feature acts as a massive natural breakwater, slightly diffracting incoming westerly North Pacific groundswells and providing vital shelter from the dominant northerly winds that frequently plague the region. An easterly offshore wind is optimal for structuring the wave faces. The interaction between the refracted swell and the sandbars produces peaky, highly workable A-frames that offer both left and right-hand rides. Because the wave energy is somewhat regulated by the headland and breaks over a relatively forgiving sandy bottom, Pacific City is well-suited for intermediate surfers. It provides reliable walls for practising carving manoeuvres and cutbacks in cold, demanding Pacific waters.
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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 Pacific City. 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 Pacific City?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.