
Surf Forecasts:
Cannon Beach surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, WSW swell with 280 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cannon Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cannon Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | S 7 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WSW 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
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242 | 173 | 144 | 144 | 148 | 126 | 110 | 79 | 149 | 175 | 97 | 96 | 106 | 96 | 111 | 152 | 106 | 197 | 280 | 232 | 135 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:04PM3.24m | 12:58PM2.24m | 00:04AM3.44m | 1:53PM2.46m | 1:01AM3.62m | 2:41PM2.65m | 1:54AM3.74m | 3:25PM2.82m | 2:45AM3.76m | 4:06PM2.94m | 3:33AM3.67m | 4:46PM3.02m | 4:21AM3.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:38PM1.18m | 6:22AM-0.18m | 5:48PM1.23m | 7:18AM-0.42m | 6:52PM1.17m | 8:08AM-0.61m | 7:49PM1.05m | 8:54AM-0.72m | 8:42PM0.91m | 9:38AM-0.74m | 9:33PM0.76m | 10:20AM-0.66m | 10:23PM0.65m | 10:59AM-0.48m | |||||||
— | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | |
— | 11:29 | — | — | 11:28 | — | — | 11:25 | — | — | 11:24 | — | — | 11:22 | — | — | 11:21 | — | — | 11:20 | 11:17 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | 4 |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | S 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
242 | 162 | 114 | 74 | 57 | 39 | 40 | 25 | 149 | 175 | 92 | 83 | 106 | 96 | 61 | 44 | 106 | 197 | 280 | 232 | 135 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
173 | 173 | 144 | 144 | 148 | 126 | 110 | 79 | 79 | 74 | 48 | 36 | 26 | 19 | 111 | 152 | 102 | 127 | 161 | 157 | 112 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 18 | S 11 | S 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 10 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
17 | 2 | 56 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 45 | 68 | 96 | 96 | 83 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 55 | 55 | 28 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 15 | 21 | 97 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 766 | 766 | 773 | 773 | 766 | 766 | 2430 | 1371 | 1579 | 2430 | 1371 | 1579 | 2811 | 1371 | 1460 | 766 | 1371 | 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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