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Best surf windows are long-period W-SW swell with light NE winds (offshore for the beach) and low-mid tides often producing the cleanest, rideable peaks.
Crowds are minimal but hazards raise consequence.
Surf GuideAlaska
Cannon Beach
A remote Gulf-of-Alaska sand stretch near Yakutat that booms under long-period swells - powerful, often inconsistent beachbreak peaks broken up by driftwood and strong rips. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Cannon Beach in Alaska.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationAlaska, US
Forecast
- Waves 4-6 ft
- Period 11 s
- Wind S 5 kt
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The wide, log-strewn shore produces strong rip currents and sneaker-wave risk - stay near lifeguarded zones and expect dangerous driftwood and quick currents around headlands.
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