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Smugglers Cove surfForecast / Oregon North / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Smugglers Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Smugglers Cove sea temperature is
11.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Smugglers Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Smugglers Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Smugglers Cove in the next 16 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 7th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 7th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 9th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smugglers Cove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the N by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wed 13 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 | W 12 | W 12 | |
480 | 665 | 297 | 292 | 169 | 123 | 150 | 715 | 674 | 563 | 418 | 408 | 432 | 479 | 361 | 389 | 279 | 227 | 187 | 243 | 280 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:09AM1.84m | 6:56PM1.46m | 4:59AM1.73m | 7:52PM1.48m | 6:02AM1.62m | 8:39PM1.55m | 7:18AM1.53m | 9:18PM1.67m | 8:39AM1.49m | 9:52PM1.81m | 9:54AM1.51m | 10:25PM1.98m | 11:02AM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:04PM0.80m | 12:20PM0.00m | 00:03AM0.82m | 1:12PM0.05m | 1:19AM0.80m | 2:05PM0.09m | 2:41AM0.72m | 2:57PM0.13m | 3:51AM0.58m | 3:46PM0.18m | 4:49AM0.38m | 4:33PM0.24m | 5:38AM0.16m | 5:18PM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
 | 8:29 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 |
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Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 14 |
9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | NW 7 | W 12 | W 12 |
 kJ | 480 | 665 | 297 | 292 | 169 | 119 | 80 | 715 | 674 | 563 | 418 | 408 | 432 | 479 | 361 | 389 | 279 | 227 | 114 | 243 | 280 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SW 14 | NW 8 | SW 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | W 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 11 | NW 7 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 123 | 71 | 88 | 73 | 140 | 123 | 150 | 58 | 49 | 59 | 90 | 127 | 108 | 75 | 107 | 88 | 89 | 87 | 187 | 86 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 19 | SW 14 | WNW 17 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 88 | 37 | 72 | 57 | 69 | 61 | 61 | 48 | 27 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 49 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 52 | 33 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | — | NW 3 | — | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | NW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 14 | 34 | 39 | 86 | — | — | 137 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 289 | 294 | 0 | 288 | 128 | 0 | 57 | 992 | 0 | 57 | 893 | 0 | 123 | 638 | 22 | 58 | 267 | 22 | 128 | 128 |
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Information about the Smugglers Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Smugglers Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Smugglers Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Smugglers Cove 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 (Smugglers Cove) 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 Smugglers Cove 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.
Smugglers Cove is 49 km (30 miles) from Astoria. If you plan a vacation in North Oregon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Astoria. Astoria has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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