Tillamook County, OR · Pacific Ocean

Rockaway Beach

S 1st Ave & Hwy 101, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

A 7-mile flat sand beach with the iconic Twin Rocks sea stack offshore — a former rail town turned low-key family beach. Multiple public access points along S Pacific St; the central Wayside has the most parking and the historic 1922 Pacific Railroad caboose.

Eats & Drinks 23 Stay 6 Shops 6

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

Cool but workable

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 7 to 13 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind 7 to 12 mph.

Weather

68°F air — cool but workable
Sunny skies — clear conditions

73 /100

great

68 Sunbathe

79 Walk

76 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

68°F

Sunny

Wind

7 to 13 mph

NNW

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

6 High

High 01 PM–02 PM · burn in ~33m

Burn-free before 10 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

62°F

Mostly Cloudy

Water

Water Temp

—

Barometer

30.22 inHg

Steady · buoy 46029

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:46 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.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Sep 9

68°

Sunny

Thu Sep 10

62°

Mostly Cloudy

Fri Sep 11

61°

Mostly Cloudy

Sat Sep 12

60°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

72%

Sun Sep 13

60°

Partly Sunny

Mon Sep 14

61°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Sep 15

62°

Partly Sunny

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high

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

Beach Info

Parking

Free public lot at S 1st Ave Wayside (~29 spaces + RV); ~20-space lots at S 4th, N 3rd, and Manhattan Beach access.

Dogs

Leash recommended; off-leash voice control allowed on Oregon beaches.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

S 1st Ave & Hwy 101, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

Amenities

restroomsplaygroundpicnic tablesrestaurantscaboose museum

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Rockaway Beach today?

Rockaway 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 Rockaway Beach dog-friendly?

Leash recommended; off-leash voice control allowed on Oregon beaches.

Is there an entry fee at Rockaway Beach?

Entry to Rockaway Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Rockaway Beach?

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

What amenities are at Rockaway Beach?

Amenities at Rockaway Beach include restrooms, playground, picnic tables, restaurants, caboose museum.

When is the water warmest at Rockaway 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 Rockaway Beach located?

Rockaway Beach is in Tillamook County, OR, at S 1st Ave & Hwy 101, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136.