Long Beach (Washington)

102 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, WA 98631

A 28-mile sand peninsula along the Washington side of the Columbia River mouth — one of the longest drivable beaches in the United States. Drivable (designated zones), kite-flying culture (the Washington State International Kite Festival is here every August), and the Cape Disappointment lighthouse at the south tip.

Great day for photography.

55°F water · 63°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly cloudy. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 12 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 3 to 9 mph.

Weather

  • 63°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too

Water

  • 55°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
46 /100
ok
33 Swim
48 Sunbathe
68 Walk
84 Photo

Best for photography today

Water level 0.9 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 9440569 · Observed 2.51 ft · Predicted 1.59 ft

Air Temp
63°F
Cloudy
Wind
12 mph
SSW
Rain
9%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
3 Moderate
Peaks 01 PM · burn in ~67m
Burn-free before 12 PM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
62°F
Partly Sunny
Water Temp
55°F
Too cold to swim
Next Low Tide
11:20 PM
2.4 ft · in 1.8h
Barometer
30.11 inHg
1020 hPa
Sunrise
8:26 AM
Sunset
12:02 AM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
3:46 AM High 7.3 ft
11:50 AM Low -0.3 ft
5:53 PM High 5.8 ft
11:20 PM Low 2.4 ft
Today Jun 3
63°

Mostly Cloudy

9%
48
Thu Jun 4
62°

Partly Sunny

2%
56
Fri Jun 5
61°

Light Rain

80%
13
Sat Jun 6
61°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

73%
3
Sun Jun 7
62°

Partly Sunny

8%
56
Mon Jun 8
64°

Light Rain Likely

61%
32
Tue Jun 9
64°

Chance Light Rain

38%
45
  • critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 55°F — dangerously cold

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

Parking

Free street parking and beach-driving access via designated approaches.

Dogs

Dogs allowed leashed; off-leash voice-control permitted on the beach itself.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

102 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, WA 98631

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Is Long Beach (Washington) dog-friendly?

Dogs allowed leashed; off-leash voice-control permitted on the beach itself.

Is there an entry fee at Long Beach (Washington)?

Entry to Long Beach (Washington) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Long Beach (Washington)?

No lifeguards are stationed at Long Beach (Washington). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Long Beach (Washington)?

Amenities at Long Beach (Washington) include restrooms, restaurants, beach driving, kite shops.

When is the water warmest at Long Beach (Washington)?

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 Long Beach (Washington) located?

Long Beach (Washington) is in Pacific County, WA, at 102 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, WA 98631.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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