Newport The Box
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The wave can be fast, super hollow, and long. It's a fun wave and one of the best in Oregon, the locals are pretty chill.
Additional Info:
There is a web cam but it's on the wrong side of the jetty, but it can work in the winter time with protection from south wind.
Location
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To get to south beach you take highway 1 through Newport and go to southbeach state park day use area and walk past the bathrooms and shower to the dunes. To get to the box, the south jetty go under the Newport bridge down the small road straight along the s jetty.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Breakwater/jetty |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Agate Beach North
0.77 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Agate Beach
3.04 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Newport South Beach
4.27 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |