The spots
5 spotsIndian Beach (Ecola State Park)
Sheltered cove inside Ecola State Park, four miles north of Cannon Beach. The most surfable beach in northern Oregon — picks up swell but...
Otter Rock (Devil's Punchbowl)
Mellow, sheltered cove just north of Newport. The best Oregon learner spot — small, manageable peaks within the protected bay.
Pacific City (Cape Kiwanda)
Beach break in the shadow of Cape Kiwanda, the orange cliff that gives some shelter from the N wind. Consistent peaks and a friendly loca...
Seaside Cove
Town beach at the south end of Seaside. Sheltered cove offers smaller, mellower waves than the open coast, with a paved promenade and eas...
Short Sands (Smuggler's Cove)
Tucked-away cove in Oswald West State Park. A short forested walk down to a sheltered north-facing beach with a friendly, consistent peak...