Long Beach (Washington)

102 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, WA 98631

A 28-mile sand peninsula along the Washington side of the Columbia River mouth — one of the longest drivable beaches in the United States. Drivable (designated zones), kite-flying culture (the Washington State International Kite Festival is here every August), and the Cape Disappointment lighthouse at the south tip.

Eats & Drinks 36 Stay 17 Shops 13

Great day for a beach walk.

72°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

Weather

  • 72°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Sunny skies — mostly sunny
78 /100
great
75 Sunbathe
82 Walk
78 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
72°F
Clear
Wind
10 to 14 mph
NNW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
Water Temp
Next Low Tide
8:13 PM
0.4 ft · in 56m
Barometer
30.22 inHg
Steady · buoy 46029
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
7:40 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Time Type Height
12:50 AM High 6.9 ft
8:18 AM Low -1.3 ft
1:53 PM High 6.5 ft
8:13 PM Low 0.4 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9440569, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

Today Sep 9
72°

Mostly Sunny

0%
78
Thu Sep 10
66°

Mostly Cloudy

4%
60
Fri Sep 11
66°

Mostly Cloudy

6%
65
Sat Sep 12
66°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

64%
14
Sun Sep 13
67°

Partly Sunny

6%
71
Mon Sep 14
67°

Partly Sunny

3%
71
Tue Sep 15
68°

Partly Sunny

6%
72

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

Parking

Free street parking and beach-driving access via designated approaches.

Dogs

Dogs allowed leashed; off-leash voice-control permitted on the beach itself.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

102 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, WA 98631

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Is it safe to swim at Long Beach (Washington) today?

Long Beach (Washington) 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 Long Beach (Washington) dog-friendly?

Dogs allowed leashed; off-leash voice-control permitted on the beach itself.

Is there an entry fee at Long Beach (Washington)?

Entry to Long Beach (Washington) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Long Beach (Washington)?

No lifeguards are stationed at Long Beach (Washington). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Long Beach (Washington)?

Amenities at Long Beach (Washington) include restrooms, restaurants, beach driving, kite shops.

When is the water warmest at Long Beach (Washington)?

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 Long Beach (Washington) located?

Long Beach (Washington) is in Pacific County, WA, at 102 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, WA 98631.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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