Gold Beach (South Beach Park)

94080 Shirley Ln, Gold Beach, OR 97444

A wide sand beach at the mouth of the Wild and Scenic Rogue River — named for the 1850s placer gold once washed from the sands. Gateway to Rogue River jet-boat trips upriver into the coastal wilderness.

Great day for photography.

60°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly cloudy. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Weather

  • 60°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too

Safety

  • UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
61 /100
good
44 Sunbathe
68 Walk
57 Fish
84 Photo

Best for photography today

Air Temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
3 to 8 mph
NW
Rain
10%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
63°F
Sunny
Water Temp
Barometer
30.18 inHg
1022 hPa
Sunrise
8:42 AM
Sunset
11:49 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
1:21 AM High 7.0 ft
8:44 AM Low -0.8 ft
3:46 PM High 5.4 ft
8:20 PM Low 3.7 ft
Today Jun 3
60°

Mostly Cloudy

10%
61
Thu Jun 4
63°

Sunny

0%
67
Fri Jun 5
59°

Sunny

2%
67
Sat Jun 6
59°

Sunny

3%
67
Sun Jun 7
63°

Mostly Sunny

10%
67
Mon Jun 8
60°

Chance Light Rain

41%
41
Tue Jun 9
61°

Chance Light Rain

33%
57
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high

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

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Minor
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Major
5:50 AM - 7:50 AM
Minor
10:40 AM - 11:40 AM
Major
6:10 PM - 8:10 PM

Parking

Free city lot at South Beach Park with RV spaces; Port of Gold Beach lot for jet-boat tours.

Dogs

Off-leash voice control on Oregon beaches; leash in parking and city park areas.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

94080 Shirley Ln, Gold Beach, OR 97444

restroomsvisitor centerpicnic tablesRV parkingjet boat tours (seasonal)fishing charters
Is Gold Beach (South Beach Park) dog-friendly?

Off-leash voice control on Oregon beaches; leash in parking and city park areas.

Is there an entry fee at Gold Beach (South Beach Park)?

Entry to Gold Beach (South Beach Park) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Gold Beach (South Beach Park)?

No lifeguards are stationed at Gold Beach (South Beach Park). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Gold Beach (South Beach Park)?

Amenities at Gold Beach (South Beach Park) include restrooms, visitor center, picnic tables, RV parking, jet boat tours (seasonal), fishing charters.

When is the water warmest at Gold Beach (South Beach 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 Gold Beach (South Beach Park) located?

Gold Beach (South Beach Park) is in Curry County, OR, at 94080 Shirley Ln, Gold Beach, OR 97444.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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