Needles Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.88° N 123.97° W

Issued: 10 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Needles sea temperature is
14.0° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


Needles surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Needles this week:

The surf forecast for Needles over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Needles in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 6th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Sat
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
SW
20
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
105
164
166
178
352
322
180
135
239
161
252
252
194
254
254
254
198
178
169
177
248
Wind (km/h)
25
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
15
NW
15
NNW
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
WNW
10
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNE
10
NW
15
NW
10
N
15
NW
20
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:56AM2.79m
5:16PM2.92m
4:48AM2.59m
5:51PM2.99m
5:52AM2.41m
6:30PM3.07m
7:11AM2.28m
7:15PM3.16m
8:42AM2.26m
8:08PM3.26m
10:07AM2.35m
9:05PM3.38m
11:17AM2.50m
Low Tide
10:22PM1.60m
10:33AM0.77m
11:15PM1.50m
11:07AM0.97m
00:15AM1.36m
11:46AM1.19m
1:20AM1.16m
12:33PM1.41m
2:27AM0.92m
1:32PM1.61m
3:31AM0.64m
2:42PM1.74m
4:32AM0.36m
3:54PM1.78m
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:31
5:31
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:08
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:06
9:06
9:05
 mm
1
Temp °C
13
14
15
13
15
15
13
15
16
14
14
15
14
14
15
14
16
16
15
14
15
Feels °C
9
10
11
9
12
12
9
13
14
13
13
15
13
11
11
11
15
14
13
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1
W
8
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
10
Energy kJ
105
164
109
178
352
322
180
135
129
143
137
126
143
137
131
122
133
124
169
177
248
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
13
0.4
SW
14
0.7
WNW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
20
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
71
89
73
145
109
79
98
125
239
161
252
252
194
254
254
254
198
178
139
134
132
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
17
Energy kJ
67
51
59
112
29
29
117
134
125
133
74
75
75
6
6
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
166
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
1
2
3
2
1
2
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
254
118
458
127
281
1005
44
369
274
14
104
44
14
281
1006
9
44
386
14
166
1068
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
2
4
3
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
7
4
9
9
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Information about the Needles Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Needles provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Needles can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Needles 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 (Needles) 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 Needles 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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