Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.19° N 123.97° W

Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda sea temperature is
11.9°C
1.0° 

Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, W swell with 2,113 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda this week:

The surf forecast for Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 19th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 19th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 19th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.3
W
14
2.5
WNW
11
1.3
W
10
1
WNW
10
1.3
NW
9
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.7
NW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1267
619
713
1452
332
193
249
186
170
451
1198
967
1272
894
745
677
436
302
852
Wind (km/h)
10
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5
S
10
NNW
10
NE
5
N
10
N
5
ENE
5
WNW
10
NNW
5
NNE
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NNW
15
NW
5
NNE
5
N
15
NNW
10
ENE
5
ESE
5
NNW
5
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Wind State
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off
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High Tide
9:08AM1.69m
7:30PM1.76m
9:47AM1.79m
8:45PM1.77m
10:17AM1.92m
9:49PM1.82m
10:44AM2.06m
10:45PM1.88m
11:10AM2.23m
11:37PM1.96m
11:38AM2.38m
00:26AM2.02m
Low Tide
2:04AM0.27m
2:30PM1.05m
3:01AM0.27m
3:36PM0.90m
3:48AM0.27m
4:27PM0.70m
4:29AM0.28m
5:10PM0.48m
5:06AM0.33m
5:50PM0.25m
5:42AM0.40m
6:29PM0.03m
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Information about the Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda Surf forecast

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

Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda is 61 km (38 miles) from McMinnville. If you plan a vacation in North Oregon, look for hotels and other accommodation in McMinnville. McMinnville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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