Pacific City
Free live surf cam at Pacific City, Oregon, run by Moment Surf Company. A beach break below Cape Kiwanda’s dune, in view of Haystack Rock offshore.
Oregon
3 free live surf cams tracked in Oregon
About Oregon Surfing
Oregon's Pacific coast is rugged, sparsely populated, and consistently exposed to North Pacific groundswell — among the most reliably big and powerful surf on the U.S. mainland. It's also cold and demanding: a thick wetsuit with boots, gloves, and a hood is standard gear here essentially year-round, and the coastline draws far fewer surfers than California to its south.
When to Surf
Real NOAA buoy data shows offshore swell typically peaking around December (averaging roughly 11.5 ft) and easing to its calmest around August (roughly 5.0 ft).
Water Temp & Wetsuit Needs
Water ranges from roughly 50°F in the coldest month to 59°F in the warmest. In the coldest stretch, a thick wetsuit (5/4mm or a semi-dry suit) with boots, gloves, and a hood is standard; by the warmest month, a 4/3mm wetsuit with boots is standard, often with a hood and gloves too.
Skill Level Breakdown
Of Oregon's 3 tracked cams, 3 are beach breaks — generally the most beginner/longboard-friendly wave type.
Surf Etiquette
The core etiquette rules are the same on every coast: the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don't drop in on a rider already up, and take a few minutes to watch how a lineup is working before paddling out if you're new to a spot. See each spot's own page for etiquette notes specific to its break type.
Quick Facts
- Cams tracked: 3
- Coastline: Pacific
- Break types: 3 beach
Cams on the Map
Agate Beach
Free live surf cam at Agate Beach, Newport, Oregon, run by the Agate Beach Motel. A powerful Pacific Northwest beach break shaped by nearby Yaquina Head.
Lincoln City
Free live surf cam at Lincoln City, Oregon, hosted by the Inn at Spanish Head via KATU-TV. An exposed Pacific Northwest beach break.