Nye Beach (Newport, OR)

NW Beach Dr, Newport, OR 97365

The historic beach district of Newport — Hotel Sylvia (formerly Sylvia Beach Hotel, with author-themed rooms), Nye Beach Cafe culture, and the gateway to Yaquina Head Lighthouse and the Oregon Coast Aquarium across the bridge. Beach itself is broad, dog-friendly, and good for sand-castle and kite work.

Decent day for a beach walk.

56°F water · 61°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 8 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Weather

  • 61°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

  • 56°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
40 /100
ok
28 Swim
39 Sunbathe
67 Walk
66 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
5 to 20 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
61°F
Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
56°F
Cold
Next Low Tide
4:55 PM
3.5 ft · in 1.6h
Barometer
30.16 inHg
1021 hPa
Water Quality
Elevated
121 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sunrise
8:42 AM
Sunset
12:00 AM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Time Type Height
5:22 AM Low -1.7 ft
12:15 PM High 6.4 ft
4:55 PM Low 3.5 ft
11:06 PM High 9.5 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9435380, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

Today Jul 12
61°

Sunny

0%
44
Mon Jul 13
61°

Mostly Sunny

0%
52
Tue Jul 14
61°

Mostly Sunny

1%
53
Wed Jul 15
60°

Mostly Sunny

3%
54
Thu Jul 16
60°

Partly Sunny

4%
52
Fri Jul 17
61°

Mostly Sunny

0%
41
Sat Jul 18
61°

Mostly Sunny

2%
52
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
  • critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 56°F — dangerously cold

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

Parking

Free street parking in the Nye Beach district.

Dogs

Dogs allowed leashed.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

NW Beach Dr, Newport, OR 97365

restrooms at the turnaroundrestaurants nearbyaquarium nearbyhistoric district
Is it safe to swim at Nye Beach (Newport, OR) today?

Nye Beach (Newport, OR) 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 Nye Beach (Newport, OR) dog-friendly?

Dogs allowed leashed.

Is there an entry fee at Nye Beach (Newport, OR)?

Entry to Nye Beach (Newport, OR) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Nye Beach (Newport, OR)?

No lifeguards are stationed at Nye Beach (Newport, OR). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Nye Beach (Newport, OR)?

Amenities at Nye Beach (Newport, OR) include restrooms at the turnaround, restaurants nearby, aquarium nearby, historic district.

When is the water warmest at Nye Beach (Newport, OR)?

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 Nye Beach (Newport, OR) located?

Nye Beach (Newport, OR) is in Lincoln County, OR, at NW Beach Dr, Newport, OR 97365.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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