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.

Skip the beach today.

NWS alert active · 58°F air · 57°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 53. North wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Weather

  • 58°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

Safety

  • NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued july 12 at 1:32am pdt until july 13 at 11:00am pdt by nws portland or
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0 Swim
47 Sunbathe
69 Walk
69 Photo

Best for walking today

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued July 12 at 1:32AM PDT until July 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

NWS · In effect through Jul 13, 6:00 PM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Seas 4 to 7 ft at 9 seconds and north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions will initially increase within the inner waters then spread west and north through the early afternoon.

Air Temp
58°F
Sunny
Wind
3 to 14 mph
N
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
59°F
Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
57°F
Cold
Next Low Tide
5:23 PM
3.3 ft · in 2.1h
Wave Height
4.6 ft
8s · WNW swell
Barometer
30.17 inHg
1022 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
2 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Sunrise
8:37 AM
Sunset
12:04 AM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Time Type Height
5:42 AM Low -1.6 ft
12:41 PM High 6.3 ft
5:23 PM Low 3.3 ft
11:36 PM High 9.4 ft

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

Today Jul 12
58°

Sunny

0%
50
Mon Jul 13
59°

Mostly Sunny

0%
47
Tue Jul 14
59°

Sunny

1%
51
Wed Jul 15
61°

Mostly Sunny

5%
56
Thu Jul 16
62°

Mostly Sunny

12%
56
Fri Jul 17
65°

Mostly Sunny

3%
52
Sat Jul 18
65°

Mostly Sunny

3%
59
  • 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 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

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