46267 buoy
Angeles Point, WA (248) · Wave buoy
Pacific Northwest surf hub
Pacific Northwest surf buoys and coastal conditions surf report and buoy data
The Pacific Northwest is an exposed, storm-driven coast where swell period, direction, wind and tide matter as much as wave height. This hub connects Oregon, Washington and Vancouver Island references.
How to read this coverage
This page brings together surf, swell and wave conditions for Pacific Northwest surf buoys and coastal conditions surf report and buoy data. SwellOracle separates real instrument observations from marine model points so you can understand what you are seeing before making a decision. Current coverage includes 9 recent observations and 1 model points; availability can vary by source and update time.
- Check the timestamp and source before comparing readings.
- Combine height, period and direction with your coastline orientation.
- Use models as context, not as an automatic substitute for a real buoy.
Buoys people are searching for
These references connect searches already appearing in Google with their data pages while keeping the station name and source visible.
Separate long-period swell from storm sea
Use nearby buoy observations to identify whether the energy is organized swell or local storm sea. Compare timestamps and direction before moving between Oregon, Washington and Vancouver Island.
Always check the reading time, source and official marine warnings before entering the water.
Available coverage
9 recent observations
1 model points
0 reference stations
Latest regional observation:
Height0.7 ft (0.2 m)Period—Direction—Temp.52 °F / 11.1 °CWind—
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Height4.3 ft (1.3 m)Period5 sDirectionNNWTemp.59.7 °F / 15.4 °CWind—
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Height2.3 ft (0.7 m)Period7 sDirectionWNWTemp.58.3 °F / 14.6 °CWind—
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Height3.6 ft (1.1 m)Period5 sDirectionNWTemp.60.1 °F / 15.6 °CWind—
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Height3.9 ft (1.2 m)Period5 sDirectionNNWTemp.60.4 °F / 15.8 °CWind—
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Height2.6 ft (0.8 m)Period5 sDirectionNWTemp.61.5 °F / 16.4 °CWind—
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Height0 ft (0 m)Period—Direction—Temp.32 °F / 0 °CWind—
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Height5.6 ft (1.7 m)Period7 sDirectionNNWTemp.—Wind—
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Height3.9 ft (1.2 m)Period6 sDirectionNWTemp.59.2 °F / 15.1 °CWind—
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Height5.9 ft (1.8 m)Period7 sDirectionNNWTemp.57.6 °F / 14.2 °CWind—
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History is enabled gradually when reusable, correctly identified observations are available. Models and references without a stored series keep their own page, but do not show historical charts.
Reference tides
Check predicted high- and low-tide times for the reference port station.
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Source: Local port tide service. Times refer to the reference station and may differ from a nearby beach. Open source
Beaches to compare
Use this table as local context: the same buoy can translate differently depending on exposure, shelter and bottom.
| Beach | Exposure | Break | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Beach | W / NW | Beachbreak | Pacific Northwest |
| Short Sands | W / NW | Beachbreak | Pacific Northwest |
| Newport | W / NW | Beachbreak | Pacific Northwest |
| Westport | W / NW | Beachbreak | Pacific Northwest |
| Tofino | W / NW | Beachbreak | Pacific Northwest |
Visual check and warnings
Complete the table with a local visual check and official warnings before entering the water.
Regional buoy and conditions table
Compare every station included in this hub by timestamp, source, height, period and direction. Physical stations and models are labelled separately.
| Reference | Source | Updated | Height | Period | Direction | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angeles Point, WA (248)Physical station | NOAA/NDBC | 2026-08-24T16:00:00 UTC | 0.7 ft (0.2 m) | — | — | 52 °F / 11.1 °C |
| Astoria Canyon, OR (179)Physical station | NOAA/NDBC | 2026-08-24T15:56:00 UTC | 4.3 ft (1.3 m) | 5 s | NNW | 59.7 °F / 15.4 °C |
| Backyard Buoys - Quinault NorthPhysical station | NOAA/NDBC | 2026-08-24T15:55:00 UTC | 2.3 ft (0.7 m) | 7 s | WNW | 58.3 °F / 14.6 °C |
| Clatsop Spit, OR (162)Physical station | NOAA/NDBC | 2026-08-24T16:00:00 UTC | 3.6 ft (1.1 m) | 5 s | NW | 60.1 °F / 15.6 °C |
| COLUMBIA RIVER BAR - 20NM West of Columbia River MouthPhysical station | NOAA/NDBC | 2026-08-24T15:50:00 UTC | 3.9 ft (1.2 m) | 5 s | NNW | 60.4 °F / 15.8 °C |
| Grays Harbor, WA (036)Physical station | NOAA/NDBC | 2026-08-24T15:56:00 UTC | 2.6 ft (0.8 m) | 5 s | NW | 61.5 °F / 16.4 °C |
| Pacific Northwest modelMarine model | Open-Meteo Marine | No recent reusable reading | No recent reusable reading | — | — | — |
| STONEWALL BANK - 20NM West of Newport, ORPhysical station | NOAA/NDBC | 2026-08-24T15:50:00 UTC | 5.6 ft (1.7 m) | 7 s | NNW | — |
| Tillamook Bay South Jetty, OR (270)Physical station | NOAA/NDBC | 2026-08-24T16:00:00 UTC | 3.9 ft (1.2 m) | 6 s | NW | 59.2 °F / 15.1 °C |
| UMPQUA OFFSHORE, OR (139)Physical station | NOAA/NDBC | 2026-08-24T15:56:00 UTC | 5.9 ft (1.8 m) | 7 s | NNW | 57.6 °F / 14.2 °C |
No numeric difference is calculated when either source has no reading.
Buoy and history FAQs
What buoy information is available for Pacific Northwest surf buoys and coastal conditions surf report and buoy data?
The published catalog includes 9 physical or reference stations and 1 model point for this region. Each source identifies its provider, location, data type and history status so observations are not mixed with estimates.
Why do some buoys have no historical charts?
Charts appear only when SwellOracle has a stored series of reusable, correctly identified observations. A station can keep its information page even when there is not yet a sufficient series for a chart.
What is the difference between a physical buoy and a marine model?
A physical buoy or station represents instrument measurements. A marine model estimates conditions at a grid point. Use observations as local confirmation and models as spatial context rather than treating them as equivalent sources.
How should swell height, period and direction be interpreted?
Read all three variables together: height describes the size of the signal, period helps explain its energy and direction shows where it comes from. Coastline shape, depth and local exposure can change what reaches the beach.
Keep tracking your buoys without missing a reading
Open the map, save your favorite buoys and get more context when you decide when to check conditions.
Practical takeaway
Use Pacific Northwest buoys to filter storm conditions before choosing a sheltered or exposed beach.