Clatsop County, OR · Pacific Ocean

Seaside Beach (Oregon)

Oregon's oldest resort town — a 1.5-mile promenade ("the Prom"), the Seaside Aquarium (1937, the oldest privately-owned aquarium on the West Coast), an arcade district, and Tillamook Head looming south. End of the Lewis & Clark Trail; the salt-making cairn is at the south end of the Prom.

Eats & Drinks 89 Stay 32 Shops 18 Rentals 4 Charters & Tours 3

Today's Conditions

Skip the beach today.

56% rain · 11.8ft waves · NWS alert active

Full NWS forecast for Today

Rain likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. South wind 9 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain before 5am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 51, with temperatures rising to around 53 overnight. South southwest wind 17 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Weather

62°F air — chilly for a beach day
56% rain — rain likely at some point
29 mph wind — strong wind — umbrellas will flip

Water

55°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry

Safety

11.8ft waves — big surf — strong currents, expert swimmers only
NWS alert active — storm warning issued november 6 at 11:55pm pst until november 8 at 4:00am pst by nws portland or

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26 Walk

49 Photo

Best for photography today

Water level 1.2 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 9439040 · Observed 9.28 ft · Predicted 8.03 ft

Weather alert in effect

Storm Warning issued November 6 at 11:55PM PST until November 8 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

62°F

Cloudy

Wind

9 to 29 mph

Rain

56%

Today

Air Quality

29 Good

PM2.5 (fine particles) · Tillamook

UV Peak

1 Low

Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~200m

Burn-free before 10 AM & after 12 PM

Tomorrow

57°F

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Water

Water Temp

55°F

Too cold to swim

Wave Height

11.8 ft

14s · W swell

Barometer

29.88 inHg

1012 hPa · buoy 46029

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PZZ251)

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 Nov 7, 6:02 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

7:04 AM

Sunset

4:54 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
5:26 AM	Low	1.6 ft
11:32 AM	High	9.2 ft
6:18 PM	Low	-0.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:30 AM	High	7.6 ft
6:05 AM	Low	2.1 ft
12:05 PM	High	9.3 ft
6:59 PM	Low	-0.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:17 AM	High	7.6 ft
6:44 AM	Low	2.6 ft
12:35 PM	High	9.3 ft
7:37 PM	Low	-0.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:01 AM	High	7.6 ft
7:21 AM	Low	3.0 ft
1:05 PM	High	9.2 ft
8:14 PM	Low	-0.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:45 AM	High	7.5 ft
7:58 AM	Low	3.4 ft
1:35 PM	High	9.0 ft
8:50 PM	Low	-0.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:28 AM	High	7.3 ft
8:35 AM	Low	3.6 ft
2:07 PM	High	8.8 ft
9:25 PM	Low	-0.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:11 AM	High	7.1 ft
9:14 AM	Low	3.8 ft
2:41 PM	High	8.5 ft
10:00 PM	Low	0.2 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9439040, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

62°

Light Rain Likely

56%

Sun Nov 8

57°

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

32%

Mon Nov 9

58°

Light Rain

82%

Tue Nov 10

60°

Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain Likely

90%

Wed Nov 11

63°

Chance Light Rain

28%

Thu Nov 12

60°

Chance Light Rain

48%

Fri Nov 13

57°

Light Rain

76%

What to Bring Today

recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 9 to 29 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 55°F — dangerously cold
optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 56% rain chance

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

Beach Info

Parking

Metered municipal lots and street parking.

Dogs

Dogs allowed leashed year-round.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

300 N Promenade, Seaside, OR 97138

Amenities

lifeguardsaquariumarcadesrestaurantsrestroomsshopspromenade

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Seaside Beach (Oregon) today?

Seaside Beach (Oregon) shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Seaside Beach (Oregon) dog-friendly?

Dogs allowed leashed year-round.

Is there an entry fee at Seaside Beach (Oregon)?

Entry to Seaside Beach (Oregon) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Seaside Beach (Oregon)?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Seaside Beach (Oregon) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Seaside Beach (Oregon)?

Amenities at Seaside Beach (Oregon) include lifeguards, aquarium, arcades, restaurants, restrooms, shops, promenade.

When is the water warmest at Seaside Beach (Oregon)?

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 Seaside Beach (Oregon) located?

Seaside Beach (Oregon) is in Clatsop County, OR, at 300 N Promenade, Seaside, OR 97138.