Gold Beach (South Beach Park)

94080 Shirley Ln, Gold Beach, OR 97444

A wide sand beach at the mouth of the Wild and Scenic Rogue River — named for the 1850s placer gold once washed from the sands. Gateway to Rogue River jet-boat trips upriver into the coastal wilderness.

Great day for a beach walk.

Cool but workable

Full NWS forecast for Today

Sunny, with a high near 69. North northwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North wind 3 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Weather

  • 69°F air — cool but workable
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions
67 /100
good
63 Sunbathe
78 Walk
61 Fish
75 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
69°F
Sunny
Wind
9 to 16 mph
NNW
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
68°F
Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
Next Low Tide
4:16 PM
3.4 ft · in 58m
Barometer
30.16 inHg
1021 hPa
Sunrise
8:51 AM
Sunset
11:54 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Time Type Height
4:58 AM Low -1.8 ft
11:52 AM High 5.3 ft
4:16 PM Low 3.4 ft
10:23 PM High 8.4 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9431647, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

Today Jul 12
69°

Sunny

0%
71
Mon Jul 13
68°

Mostly Sunny

0%
76
Tue Jul 14
68°

Sunny

0%
75
Wed Jul 15
66°

Sunny

0%
72
Thu Jul 16
68°

Sunny

0%
71
Fri Jul 17
72°

Sunny

1%
78
Sat Jul 18
69°

Mostly Sunny

2%
78
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high

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

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Minor
9:40 PM - 10:40 PM
Major
1:20 AM - 3:20 AM
Minor
6:10 AM - 7:10 AM
Major
1:50 PM - 3:50 PM

Parking

Free city lot at South Beach Park with RV spaces; Port of Gold Beach lot for jet-boat tours.

Dogs

Off-leash voice control on Oregon beaches; leash in parking and city park areas.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

94080 Shirley Ln, Gold Beach, OR 97444

restroomsvisitor centerpicnic tablesRV parkingjet boat tours (seasonal)fishing charters
Is it safe to swim at Gold Beach (South Beach Park) today?

Gold Beach (South Beach Park) 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 Gold Beach (South Beach Park) dog-friendly?

Off-leash voice control on Oregon beaches; leash in parking and city park areas.

Is there an entry fee at Gold Beach (South Beach Park)?

Entry to Gold Beach (South Beach Park) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Gold Beach (South Beach Park)?

No lifeguards are stationed at Gold Beach (South Beach Park). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Gold Beach (South Beach Park)?

Amenities at Gold Beach (South Beach Park) include restrooms, visitor center, picnic tables, RV parking, jet boat tours (seasonal), fishing charters.

When is the water warmest at Gold Beach (South Beach Park)?

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 Gold Beach (South Beach Park) located?

Gold Beach (South Beach Park) is in Curry County, OR, at 94080 Shirley Ln, Gold Beach, OR 97444.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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