Manzanita Beach

31 Laneda Ave (beach access), Manzanita, OR 97130

A wide, 7-mile stretch of soft sand at the foot of Neahkahnie Mountain — laid-back, no-stoplight beach town consistently ranked among the prettiest on the Oregon Coast. Dog-friendly culture (annual "Muttzanita" festival), zero commercial sprawl, and great sunset surf without the Cannon Beach crowds.

Eats & Drinks 19 Stay 10 Shops 10

Skip the beach today.

45 mph wind · 11.8ft waves · 51% rain

Full NWS forecast for Today

A chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind 15 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 51 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain. Mostly cloudy. Low around 53, with temperatures rising to around 55 overnight. South southwest wind 25 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 54 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Weather

  • 57°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • 51% rain — rain likely at some point
  • 45 mph wind — strong wind — umbrellas will flip

Water

  • 55°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry

Safety

  • 11.8ft waves — big surf — strong currents, expert swimmers only
  • NWS alert active — storm warning issued november 6 at 11:55pm pst until november 8 at 4:00am pst by nws portland or
skip
0 Swim
0 Sunbathe
23 Walk
45 Photo

Best for photography today

Water level 0.9 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 9437540 · Observed 9.41 ft · Predicted 8.50 ft

Weather alert in effect

Storm Warning issued November 6 at 11:55PM PST until November 8 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Air Temp
57°F
Chance Light Rain
Wind
15 to 45 mph
S
Rain
51%
Today
Air Quality
29 Good
PM2.5 (fine particles) · Tillamook
UV Peak
1 Low
Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~200m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 12 PM
Tomorrow
55°F
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Water Temp
55°F
Too cold to swim
Wave Height
11.8 ft
14s · W swell
Barometer
29.88 inHg
1012 hPa · buoy 46029
Sunrise
7:04 AM
Sunset
4:54 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Time Type Height
4:33 AM Low 2.2 ft
10:57 AM High 8.9 ft
5:25 PM Low -0.3 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9437540, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

Today Nov 7
57°

Chance Light Rain

51%
6
Sun Nov 8
55°

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

37%
9
Mon Nov 9
56°

Light Rain

82%
3
Tue Nov 10
58°

Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain Likely

88%
0
Wed Nov 11
62°

Chance Light Rain

27%
27
Thu Nov 12
59°

Chance Light Rain

48%
21
Fri Nov 13
56°

Light Rain Likely

74%
3
  • critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 55°F — dangerously cold
  • optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 51% rain chance

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

Parking

Free street parking along Laneda Ave, Ocean Rd, and Beulah Reed Rd. Fills on summer weekends.

Dogs

Off-leash allowed under direct voice control year-round (Oregon beach rule); leash must be carried.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

31 Laneda Ave (beach access), Manzanita, OR 97130

restrooms at visitor centerrestaurants in townshopsoutdoor rinse showers
Is it safe to swim at Manzanita Beach today?

Manzanita Beach 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 Manzanita Beach dog-friendly?

Off-leash allowed under direct voice control year-round (Oregon beach rule); leash must be carried.

Is there an entry fee at Manzanita Beach?

Entry to Manzanita Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Manzanita Beach?

No lifeguards are stationed at Manzanita Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Manzanita Beach?

Amenities at Manzanita Beach include restrooms at visitor center, restaurants in town, shops, outdoor rinse showers.

When is the water warmest at Manzanita Beach?

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 Manzanita Beach located?

Manzanita Beach is in Tillamook County, OR, at 31 Laneda Ave (beach access), Manzanita, OR 97130.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

esc