Manzanita Beach

31 Laneda Ave (beach access), Manzanita, OR 97130

A wide, 7-mile stretch of soft sand at the foot of Neahkahnie Mountain — laid-back, no-stoplight beach town consistently ranked among the prettiest on the Oregon Coast. Dog-friendly culture (annual "Muttzanita" festival), zero commercial sprawl, and great sunset surf without the Cannon Beach crowds.

Skip the beach today.

NWS alert active · 59°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 59. North northwest wind 14 to 21 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind 12 to 21 mph.

Weather

  • 59°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • 21 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

  • 60°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
  • 4.6ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

Safety

  • NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued july 18 at 1:38pm pdt until july 20 at 2:00am pdt by nws portland or
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Best for walking today

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM PDT until July 20 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

NWS · In effect through Jul 20, 9:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 9 ft at 9 seconds and north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Air Temp
59°F
Sunny
Wind
14 to 21 mph
NNW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
59°F
Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
60°F
Cold
Next Low Tide
10:50 PM
1.6 ft · in 1.6h
Wave Height
4.6 ft
9s · NW swell
Barometer
30.20 inHg
1023 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
2 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sunrise
8:43 AM
Sunset
12:00 AM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Time Type Height
4:02 AM High 7.8 ft
10:18 AM Low -0.8 ft
5:07 PM High 7.8 ft
10:50 PM Low 1.6 ft

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

Today Jul 18
59°

Sunny

0%
44
Sun Jul 19
59°

Mostly Sunny

0%
43
Mon Jul 20
62°

Partly Sunny

0%
60
Tue Jul 21
65°

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

0%
65
Wed Jul 22
68°

Mostly Sunny

8%
68
Thu Jul 23
64°

Partly Sunny

10%
62
Fri Jul 24
64°

Partly Sunny

3%
63
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
  • critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 60°F — dangerously cold

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

Parking

Free street parking along Laneda Ave, Ocean Rd, and Beulah Reed Rd. Fills on summer weekends.

Dogs

Off-leash allowed under direct voice control year-round (Oregon beach rule); leash must be carried.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

31 Laneda Ave (beach access), Manzanita, OR 97130

restrooms at visitor centerrestaurants in townshopsoutdoor rinse showers
Is it safe to swim at Manzanita Beach today?

Manzanita 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 Manzanita Beach dog-friendly?

Off-leash allowed under direct voice control year-round (Oregon beach rule); leash must be carried.

Is there an entry fee at Manzanita Beach?

Entry to Manzanita Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Manzanita Beach?

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

What amenities are at Manzanita Beach?

Amenities at Manzanita Beach include restrooms at visitor center, restaurants in town, shops, outdoor rinse showers.

When is the water warmest at Manzanita 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 Manzanita Beach located?

Manzanita Beach is in Tillamook County, OR, at 31 Laneda Ave (beach access), Manzanita, OR 97130.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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