Coastal Waters Forecast from the National Weather Services

These forecasts give a general synopsis of weather, wind, wind waves, and swell size and direction for the next few days.
N Oregon report (Cape Shoalwater, WA to Florence, OR)
S Oregon report (Florence, OR to Point St. George, CA)
 

Swell Period (seconds) and Direction Forecast

Below is a graphic depicing the current swell period and direction (click graphic to view enlargement). Click here to view 24 hours out, or here for the 48-hour forecast.
 

Pacific Northwest Buoys

Moored buoys (ranging from 5-60 NM from shore) give data updated hourly on wind speed and direction, wave height, wave period, water and air temperatures, and more. C-MAN land stations are good for wind and tempature info. Checking buoys farther out to sea can give an indication of what is coming our way. Click here for the WA, OR and northern CA buoy map, or use these quick links to Oregon's buoys:

• Columbia River Bar (station 46029, moored)
• Tillamook (station 46089, moored)
• Stonewall Banks (20NM W of Newport (46050, moored)
• Newport, south jetty (NWP03, C-MAN)
• Cape Arago (CAR03, C-MAN)
• Port Orford (station 46015, moored)
• Crecent City, CA (station 46027, moored)