
Surf Forecasts:
Cannon Beach surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SW swell with 996 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cannon Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Cannon Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cannon Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cannon Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu afternoon, min 3°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | S 14 | WSW 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | WSW 10 | SSW 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
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996 | 622 | 428 | 230 | 159 | 70 | 62 | 65 | 100 | 106 | 78 | 57 | 62 | 107 | 84 | 92 | 90 | 86 | 116 | 134 | 172 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:24PM2.69m | 00:32AM2.55m | 12:52PM2.96m | 1:18AM2.72m | 1:22PM3.23m | 2:02AM2.85m | 1:53PM3.46m | 2:45AM2.92m | 2:26PM3.62m | 3:29AM2.91m | 3:01PM3.69m | 4:15AM2.83m | 3:41PM3.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:34PM0.55m | 6:36AM0.37m | 7:12PM0.20m | 7:11AM0.40m | 7:50PM-0.11m | 7:46AM0.48m | 8:28PM-0.38m | 8:21AM0.58m | 9:07PM-0.56m | 8:58AM0.69m | 9:50PM-0.64m | 9:37AM0.82m | 10:36PM-0.62m | ||||||||
9:12 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:18 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:26 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | |
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Feels °C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 7 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 17 |
996 | 622 | 428 | 230 | 159 | 70 | 37 | 65 | 71 | 106 | 78 | 57 | 62 | 107 | 60 | 73 | 75 | 86 | 71 | 61 | 172 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 16 | SSW 5 | SW 9 | SSW 6 | S 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | S 9 |
46 | 48 | 63 | 104 | 126 | 9 | 39 | 14 | 100 | 53 | 23 | 20 | 56 | 86 | 84 | 92 | 90 | 43 | 30 | 19 | 41 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 13 | S 18 | S 20 | S 20 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 14 | W 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 4 | SSW 15 | WSW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | WSW 5 |
12 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 68 | 34 | 62 | 65 | 17 | 6 | 28 | 26 | 4 | 43 | 16 | 31 | 32 | 61 | 116 | 134 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | ESE 3 | — | — | NW 3 | W 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 5 | 44 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 12 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 766 | 766 | 1468 | 720 | 720 | 1371 | 1458 | 1476 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 766 | 1371 | 766 | 766 | 766 | 1371 | 773 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
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Information about the Cannon Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cannon Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cannon Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cannon Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Cannon Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cannon Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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