Cannon Beach surf break

Cannon Beach surfForecast / Alaska – Mainland / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 MST
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Cannon Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cannon Beach sea temperature is
7.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 9th May)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat night, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu night, strong winds from the ESE by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun night, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue night, calm by Wed afternoon).

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thu
14
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
2
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0
2
1
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
7
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
10
1.4
SSW
9
2.5
S
11
4
SSE
11
3.5
S
12
3
S
11
2.5
S
11
1.9
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
9
1.1
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
1.4
SSE
7
1.2
SW
9
1.1
SW
9
0.9
WSW
9
1
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
47
68
37
326
1575
3686
3610
2609
1465
769
375
207
122
103
101
208
230
182
116
172
188
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
ESE
20
SE
25
ENE
30
ESE
40
ESE
25
ENE
35
SE
25
SE
15
S
15
S
20
S
15
SE
10
SE
25
SE
25
ENE
15
SW
5
NW
5
NNW
5
NW
10
SW
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
on
High Tide
6:15AM2.52m
8:30PM2.04m
7:20AM2.32m
9:33PM2.13m
8:40AM2.19m
10:25PM2.31m
10:03AM2.17m
11:07PM2.56m
11:17AM2.27m
11:45PM2.86m
12:19PM2.43m
00:23AM3.15m
1:15PM2.61m
Low Tide
00:20AM1.38m
1:34PM0.27m
1:34AM1.39m
2:34PM0.34m
3:03AM1.28m
3:33PM0.38m
4:22AM1.04m
4:28PM0.43m
5:24AM0.70m
5:18PM0.49m
6:15AM0.33m
6:04PM0.57m
7:01AM-0.04m
6:49PM0.66m
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6:01
5:58
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:50
5:47
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10:28
10:30
10:32
10:35
10:37
10:39
10:42
10:44
8
5
3
13
10
5
4
1
13
11
2
Temp °C
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
7
7
8
6
6
7
6
7
8
6
7
7
6
7
3
2
2
2
1
-1
0
-1
1
4
2
1
2
2
0
1
0
4
4
3
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
9
2.5
S
11
3
S
11
3.5
S
12
3
S
11
2.5
S
11
1.9
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
9
1.1
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
8
0.8
S
8
0.5
SSW
8
1.4
SSE
7
1.2
SW
9
1.1
SW
9
0.9
WSW
9
1
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
Energy kJ
47
21
29
326
1575
2351
3610
2609
1465
769
375
202
122
82
35
208
230
182
116
172
188
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
8
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
SSW
17
1
SW
9
1
S
7
1
S
7
0.9
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
8
Energy kJ
35
18
37
31
34
32
78
25
66
207
63
15
101
159
97
106
105
108
84
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
WSW
6
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
WSW
6
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.5
WSW
12
0.3
SSW
15
Energy kJ
38
68
27
25
37
73
15
21
103
4
51
51
51
86
89
42
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
3
0.4
ENE
3
4
SSE
11
0.8
SE
4
0.9
SSE
6
1.8
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.3
ENE
3
Energy kJ
5
3
3686
21
56
265
56
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
3
4
3
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
720
766
1460
1371
1460
766
1458
766
773
720
720
720
1371
1479
2241
720
773
1575
1371
766
766
Best forecast wave conditions in Alaska - Mainland
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
9
5
5
5
6
8
9
7
5
5
5
4
6
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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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