Cape Kiwanda
Oregon North · United States
Surf spotgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
Sheltered by the cape from the north-west, rentals nearby. Best wind — E.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Surf spot |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | 45.215, -123.97 |
FAQ
Is Cape Kiwanda good for beginners?
Yes, Cape Kiwanda works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Cape Kiwanda today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#oregon-north/cape-kiwanda. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Oregon North
- Seaside Cove — Pebble point, left-hander, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Indian Beach — Beach break in a bay, intermediates
- Cannon Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Short Sands — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Manzanita — Beach break, beginners and intermediates