Tillamook County, OR · Pacific Ocean

Pacific City Beach (Cape Kiwanda)

33305 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City, OR 97135

A 3-mile beach below the sandstone Cape Kiwanda headland — the only Oregon beach where dory boats launch directly off the sand into the surf to fish. Another Haystack Rock (different from Cannon Beach's — Oregon has two). Pelican Brewing started here.

Eats & Drinks 5 Stay 4

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

Calm

Safety

UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure

75 /100

great

71 Sunbathe

82 Walk

74 Fish

77 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

—°F

Wind

—

Rain

Today

UV Peak

10 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

—°F

Water

Water Temp

—

Barometer

30.20 inHg

Steady · buoy 46050

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

NWS SRF · PQR · Issued Sep 9, 6:02 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:47 AM

Sunset

7:39 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
5:55 AM	Low	-0.8 ft
12:42 PM	High	7.4 ft
6:07 PM	Low	1.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:21 AM	High	8.5 ft
6:38 AM	Low	-0.8 ft
1:19 PM	High	7.8 ft
6:55 PM	Low	0.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:12 AM	High	8.3 ft
7:18 AM	Low	-0.5 ft
1:53 PM	High	8.1 ft
7:41 PM	Low	0.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:00 AM	High	8.1 ft
7:55 AM	Low	-0.0 ft
2:26 PM	High	8.3 ft
8:24 PM	Low	-0.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:46 AM	High	7.7 ft
8:31 AM	Low	0.7 ft
2:58 PM	High	8.3 ft
9:06 PM	Low	-0.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:31 AM	High	7.2 ft
9:06 AM	Low	1.4 ft
3:29 PM	High	8.2 ft
9:49 PM	Low	-0.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:16 AM	High	6.8 ft
9:41 AM	Low	2.3 ft
4:01 PM	High	8.0 ft
10:33 PM	Low	0.3 ft

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

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high

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

6:20 PM - 7:20 PM

Major

10:50 PM - 12:50 AM

Minor

4:40 AM - 5:40 AM

Major

11:10 AM - 1:10 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Tillamook County lot at Cape Kiwanda: $10/day. Some free street parking in town.

Dogs

Dogs allowed leashed.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

33305 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City, OR 97135

Amenities

restroomsshowersrestaurant (Pelican Brewing)kayak rentals

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Pacific City Beach (Cape Kiwanda) today?

Pacific City Beach (Cape Kiwanda) 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 Pacific City Beach (Cape Kiwanda) dog-friendly?

Dogs allowed leashed.

Is there an entry fee at Pacific City Beach (Cape Kiwanda)?

Entry to Pacific City Beach (Cape Kiwanda) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Pacific City Beach (Cape Kiwanda)?

No lifeguards are stationed at Pacific City Beach (Cape Kiwanda). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Pacific City Beach (Cape Kiwanda)?

Amenities at Pacific City Beach (Cape Kiwanda) include restrooms, showers, restaurant (Pelican Brewing), kayak rentals.

When is the water warmest at Pacific City Beach (Cape Kiwanda)?

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 Pacific City Beach (Cape Kiwanda) located?

Pacific City Beach (Cape Kiwanda) is in Tillamook County, OR, at 33305 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City, OR 97135.