smugglers cove
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A great place to spend the day... possibly the most beautiful beach in Oregon. Warmer and sunnier than almost any north Oregon beach.
Atmosphere:
VERY mellow vibe... dog, families and LOTS of beginning surfers.
The most likely place an Oregonian learned to surf on the coast.
Additional Info:
5-6 sandbar beach breaks in the cove to choose from with rips along both headlands for a speedy out if you know how to use them.
Location
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Right off of hwy.101 about a 10 miles south of cannon beach.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Neakahine point
0.14 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Arcadia
2.12 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Short Sands
5.99 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |