Agate Beach

Agate Beach is a beach break in Newport, OR, covered by a free live cam from Agate Beach Motel.

About the Break

The break at Agate Beach is a Pacific Northwest beach break exposed to west and northwest groundswell, cold and powerful with a rocky headland at Yaquina Head shaping the swell. As a sand-bottom beach break, it’s generally well suited to longboarders, intermediate surfers, and anyone working on their pop-up — more forgiving than reef or point breaks, without a sharp takeoff zone or fixed hazard.

Surf Etiquette at Beach Breaks

Beach breaks tend to be more forgiving on etiquette than reef or point breaks: because the sandbars shift and there’s rarely one single best takeoff spot, the lineup is usually more spread out and less territorial. Still, the basics apply everywhere — the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don’t drop in on someone already riding a wave, and take a moment to watch the lineup before paddling out if you’re new to it. Every break has its regulars, and a little patience goes a long way.

About the Cam Host

The cam is provided by Agate Beach Motel, an oceanfront motel in Newport, Oregon (175 NW Gilbert Way) with three suite types and private access to Agate Beach. Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

Agate Beach sits on the Pacific coast in Newport, Lincoln County, Oregon. See the Oregon surf guide for the full regional picture →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Agate Beach surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.

Where exactly is the camera? At Agate Beach Motel in Newport, OR — see the map above.

Are there other free surf cams nearby? Yes — see Nearby Live Cams below.