Cannon Beach (Haystack Rock)

Hemlock St, Cannon Beach, OR 97110

Oregon's iconic coastal beach — the 235-foot Haystack Rock sea stack at low tide reveals a tide-pool wonderland with sea stars, anemones, and Tufted Puffin nesting colony April–July. The village is one of the prettiest on the Oregon Coast — galleries, the Bistro at the Cannon Beach Hotel, the cheese factory.

Great day for a beach walk.

57°F water · 63°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Patchy fog before 8am. Sunny. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 1 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Weather

  • 63°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

  • 57°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
  • 4.6ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
46 /100
ok
27 Swim
57 Sunbathe
74 Walk
73 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
1 to 13 mph
NNE
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
65°F
Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
57°F
Cold
Next Low Tide
6:10 PM
3.1 ft · in 2.9h
Wave Height
4.6 ft
8s · WNW swell
Barometer
30.17 inHg
1022 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sunrise
8:37 AM
Sunset
12:05 AM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Time Type Height
6:41 AM Low -1.3 ft
1:10 PM High 6.8 ft
6:10 PM Low 3.1 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9439040, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

Today Jul 12
63°

Patchy Fog then Sunny

0%
56
Mon Jul 13
65°

Mostly Sunny

0%
61
Tue Jul 14
64°

Mostly Sunny

2%
60
Wed Jul 15
64°

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

5%
60
Thu Jul 16
62°

Partly Sunny

13%
55
Fri Jul 17
64°

Mostly Sunny

3%
57
Sat Jul 18
65°

Mostly Sunny

4%
61
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
  • critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 57°F — dangerously cold

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Parking

Free street parking in town; large public lot at Hemlock and 2nd Streets.

Dogs

Dogs allowed off-leash under voice control year-round. Leash required around Haystack Rock Marine Garden to protect nesting birds and tidepool wildlife.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

Hemlock St, Cannon Beach, OR 97110

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Is it safe to swim at Cannon Beach (Haystack Rock) today?

Cannon Beach (Haystack Rock) shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Cannon Beach (Haystack Rock) dog-friendly?

Dogs allowed off-leash under voice control year-round. Leash required around Haystack Rock Marine Garden to protect nesting birds and tidepool wildlife.

Is there an entry fee at Cannon Beach (Haystack Rock)?

Entry to Cannon Beach (Haystack Rock) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Cannon Beach (Haystack Rock)?

No lifeguards are stationed at Cannon Beach (Haystack Rock). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Cannon Beach (Haystack Rock)?

Amenities at Cannon Beach (Haystack Rock) include restrooms, showers, restaurants nearby, galleries, tide pools.

When is the water warmest at Cannon Beach (Haystack Rock)?

The Pacific is cold. Southern California (San Diego to Santa Barbara) peaks in August at 65-72°F. Central and Northern California stay in the upper 50s to low 60s year-round. Oregon and Washington rarely exceed 60°F. Wetsuits are common.

Where is Cannon Beach (Haystack Rock) located?

Cannon Beach (Haystack Rock) is in Clatsop County, OR, at Hemlock St, Cannon Beach, OR 97110.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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