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Lincoln City - Roads End State Beach Wayside

Choose from several beachbreak peaks. Outside reef can hold double overhead with good shape, but plan on lots of paddling. Works on a N-SW swell.
Level: Intermediate and up
Hazards: Rips, sharks
Access: Extreme north end of Lincoln City. Free parking in day use park.
Facilities: Bathrooms
Oregon State Parks Web Link: Go!
Web Cam: YES

Otter Rock

Located on the south side of Cape Foulweather, this is easily the area's most popular break. Partially protected from NW winds. Great beginner/longboarder break. Beachbreak peaks open to most swells, but best on a small S or W. Rip along the rocks. If you're lucky you'll catch it on a day when the peak along the cape is working.
Level: All levels
Hazards: crowded on sunny weekends
Access: Exit XX off 101. Park at the Devil's Punchbowl State Rec. day use park. Stairs to the beach.
Facilities: Bathrooms
Oregon State Parks Web Link: Go!

Agate Beach

Located on the south side of Yaquina Head, this Newport area hotspot offers lots of nice beachbreaks and is protected from N wind by the massive headland. Works on most tides. Popular with longboarders. Good beginner spot when small, but holds up to double overhead. Speedy transport to the line-up via rip along the head.
Level: All levels
Hazards:
Access: Off US 101, 1 mile N of Newport at Agate Beach State Rec. Site. Free parking at day use park. Please don't park on private property. Follow the short path through the tunnel to the beach.
Facilities: Bathrooms
Oregon State Parks Web Link: Go!
Web Cam: YES

South Beach State Park

South of Newport, miles of typical beachbreak with mostly lefts, and a really nice right on a S swell at The Box in the lee of the south jetty. Fun and popular summer spot. Longboard contest in September.
Level: All levels
Hazards: Strong currents when big, sharks
Access: Off US 101, 2 miles S of Newport. Follow signs to South Beach State Park. Walk the beach or the paved paths to the jetty at the N end of the park.
Facilities: Bathrooms, campground
Oregon State Parks Web Link: Go!
Web Cam: YES

Florence South Jetty

Mostly rights at this wide, due-west facing beach. Best on a small W summer swell at high tide. During huge winter swells check the left inside the harbor entrance (for advanced surfers only).
Level: Intermediate
Hazards: Strong currents, moderate shark danger
Access: South of town, exit Hwy 101 at the South Jetty Dune and Beach access road. It's about 6 miles to the jetty. There is a $3 day use fee.
Facilities: Bathrooms
Oregon State Parks Web Link: Go!