Seaside Point
Oregon, USA
Point breakIntermediate
A peeling right-hander that lines up nicely when the swell wraps around the jetty, can be hollow in the takeoff zone and walls up nicely down the line.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-7ft
Wind
SE
Offshore
Tide
Mid to high
LowMidHigh
Season
November–February
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Right
Bottom
Rock and sand
Shape
Tapered wall with defined shoulder
Length
80–180m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate–Advanced
- •Why: Requires paddle power to get into waves and the line can shift with swell direction.
Hazards
- •Jetty rocks on both sides
- •Strong current along the point
- •Shallow in the takeoff zone
Local Tips
- •Enter from the north side of the jetty during lower swells.
- •Best on slightly smaller days (4–5ft) when the shape is cleaner.
Location
45.6067, -123.9300