Cannon Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 59.50° N 139.76° W

Cannon Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cannon Beach sea temperature is
13.3° C
0.7° 

Cannon Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cannon Beach surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SW swell with 447 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cannon Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cannon Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
1.2
SW
11
0.8
SSW
17
1
SW
10
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
SW
8
0.6
S
13
0.5
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13
0.5
S
13
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
347
336
196
259
337
253
218
218
163
147
101
126
90
86
129
127
231
370
361
410
345
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
S
10
ESE
15
NE
20
E
15
SE
10
E
20
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
15
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20
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20
E
15
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15
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15
NW
15
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WNW
5
S
10
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:08PM2.78m
8:40AM1.87m
8:02PM2.61m
10:36AM1.81m
9:17PM2.51m
12:13PM1.93m
10:42PM2.55m
1:05PM2.09m
11:50PM2.69m
1:38PM2.27m
00:41AM2.86m
2:06PM2.44m
1:23AM3.02m
Low Tide
12:41PM1.07m
2:17AM0.58m
1:27PM1.35m
3:40AM0.63m
2:43PM1.55m
5:06AM0.56m
4:32PM1.60m
6:12AM0.40m
5:52PM1.48m
7:00AM0.22m
6:45PM1.29m
7:37AM0.05m
7:26PM1.07m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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12
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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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