Ocean Cape Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Alaska – Mainland, USA)
| Name: | Ocean Cape |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: WSW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Ocean Cape in Mainland is an exposed reef and point break that only works once in a while. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Offshore winds are from the northeast. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the best swell direction is from the west southwest. Reef breaks provide lefts and rights and in addition, there is also a left hand point break. Crowds are never a problem here. Hazards include Extreme rips and rocks.
Overall Ocean Cape Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Ocean Cape surf quality by season and Ocean Cape surf quality by month.
Visitor Reviews of Ocean Cape |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Ocean Cape:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Graveyards | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Cannon Beach | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Bird Point (Tidal Bore) | 404 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Mill Bay | 463 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Termination Point | 464 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Ocean Cape: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Fairweather Grounds Buoy | 112 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Cape Suckling Buoy | 124 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Seal Rocks Buoy | 247 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | West Orca Bay Buoy | 252 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Central Gulf of Alaska Buoy | 273 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Ocean Cape: |
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| Closest tide station | Yakutat, Yakutat Bay, Alaska | 4 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Yakutat, Yakutat Bay, Alaska (sub) | 4 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Yakutat, Yakutat Bay, Alaska (2) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Yakutat, Yakutat Bay, Alaska (3) | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Johnstone Passage, Yakutat Bay, Alaska | 6 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Ocean Cape: |
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| Closest ski area | Eaglecrest Ski Area (United States) | 213 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Klondike Heliskiing (Canada) | 219 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Alyeska Resort (United States) | 331 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Alpenglow (United States) | 337 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Hilltop Ski Area (United States) | 355 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Ocean Cape: |
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| Closest city location | Yakutat (United States) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Haines Junction (Canada) | 116 mi |
| Third closest city location | Haines (United States) | 157 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Skagway (United States) | 160 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Aishihik (Canada) | 162 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Ocean Cape is Yakutat Airport (YAK) in USA, which is 12 km (7 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Ocean Cape is Burwash Airport (YDB) in Canada, 208 km (129 miles) away.
