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Tillamook County, OR · Pacific Ocean
Nehalem Bay State Park
9500 Sandpiper Ln, Nehalem, OR 97131
A 4-mile sand spit between the Pacific and Nehalem Bay, just south of Manzanita — one of the biggest state-park campgrounds on the coast with 265 electric sites and 16 yurts tucked in shore pines. Seasonal beach horseback rides; a 1.8-mile paved bike loop through the campground.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
NWS alert active · 59°F air · 57°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. North wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North northeast wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Weather
- 59°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
29 /100
skip
0 Swim
48 Sunbathe
70 Walk
25 Fish
70 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
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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
59°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
60°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
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
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PZZ252)
The PQR office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- WAZ201 LONG BEACH WASHINGTON n/a
- ORZ101 SEASIDE AND CANNON BEACH OREGON n/a
- ORZ102 MANZANITA, ROCKAWAY BEACH AND PACIFIC CITY OREGON n/a
- ORZ103 LINCOLN CITY OREGON n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:38 AM
Sunset
12:04 AM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| 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 |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:34 AM | Low | -2.1 ft |
| 1:35 PM | High | 6.7 ft |
| 6:21 PM | Low | 3.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:33 AM | High | 9.5 ft |
| 7:23 AM | Low | -2.3 ft |
| 2:22 PM | High | 7.1 ft |
| 7:16 PM | Low | 2.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:28 AM | High | 9.4 ft |
| 8:09 AM | Low | -2.3 ft |
| 3:06 PM | High | 7.4 ft |
| 8:09 PM | Low | 2.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:20 AM | High | 9.1 ft |
| 8:54 AM | Low | -2.1 ft |
| 3:47 PM | High | 7.6 ft |
| 9:02 PM | Low | 2.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:11 AM | High | 8.6 ft |
| 9:36 AM | Low | -1.6 ft |
| 4:27 PM | High | 7.7 ft |
| 9:55 PM | Low | 1.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:02 AM | High | 7.8 ft |
| 10:18 AM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| 5:07 PM | High | 7.8 ft |
| 10:50 PM | Low | 1.6 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 9437540, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
60°
Mostly Sunny
0%
50
60°
Sunny
1%
53
59°
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
4%
54
59°
Mostly Sunny
12%
52
61°
Mostly Sunny
2%
43
61°
Mostly Sunny
2%
52
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 57°F — dangerously cold
- recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 59°F outside
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
9:50 PM - 10:50 PM
Major
1:10 AM - 3:10 AM
Minor
5:50 AM - 6:50 AM
Major
1:50 PM - 3:50 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Two day-use lots; Oregon day-use parking permit required.
Dogs
On 6-ft leash. Dogs prohibited March 15 – Sept 15 in the snowy plover management area on the south spit.
Entry Fee
$10/vehicle Oregon day-use.
Address
9500 Sandpiper Ln, Nehalem, OR 97131
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Nehalem Bay State Park today?
Nehalem Bay State 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 Nehalem Bay State Park dog-friendly?
On 6-ft leash. Dogs prohibited March 15 – Sept 15 in the snowy plover management area on the south spit.
Is there an entry fee at Nehalem Bay State Park?
$10/vehicle Oregon day-use.
Are there lifeguards at Nehalem Bay State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Nehalem Bay State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Nehalem Bay State Park?
Amenities at Nehalem Bay State Park include restrooms, showers (campers), campground, yurts, bike path, horseback rentals (seasonal), boat ramp, picnic area.
When is the water warmest at Nehalem Bay State 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 Nehalem Bay State Park located?
Nehalem Bay State Park is in Tillamook County, OR, at 9500 Sandpiper Ln, Nehalem, OR 97131.
Nearby Beaches
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