The Wave
The headland funnels bigger west swells into a distinct outside right while the inner sandbars re-form daily, so peaks can jump location and pack quickly on good days.
Works best on clean W-NW groundswells with E to ENE offshore breeze.
Surf GuideOregon
Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda
Cape Kiwanda’s broad sandbar and prow-like headland produce punchy inside beachbreaks and a heavier outside right off the cape that both attract busy lineups and dramatic sunset sets. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda in Oregon.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationOregon, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 11 s
- Wind N 4 kt
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Lineup Insights
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Mid-tide to rising-mid often opens the inside sandbars, while very large W swells light up the outside reef.
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