56°
Areas Of Fog then Light Rain Likely
65%
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Tillamook County, OR · Pacific Ocean
Nehalem Bay State Park
9500 Sandpiper Ln, Nehalem, OR 97131
A 4-mile sand spit between the Pacific and Nehalem Bay, just south of Manzanita — one of the biggest state-park campgrounds on the coast with 265 electric sites and 16 yurts tucked in shore pines. Seasonal beach horseback rides; a 1.8-mile paved bike loop through the campground.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
NWS alert active · 65% rain · 58°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Areas of fog before 10am, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56. West southwest wind 0 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Cloudy. Low around 53, with temperatures rising to around 55 overnight. South southwest wind 8 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weather
- 56°F air — chilly for a beach day
- 65% rain — rain likely at some point
- Fog — low visibility — good for moody photos, less for swimming
Water
- 58°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 25 at 1:05am pdt until june 26 at 5:00am pdt by nws portland or
18 /100
skip
0 Swim
22 Sunbathe
43 Walk
25 Fish
89 Photo
Best for photography today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 25 at 1:05AM PDT until June 26 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Seas 4 to 7 ft at 6 seconds and south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
56°F
Areas Of Fog then Light Rain Likely
Wind
0 to 6 mph
WSW
Rain
65%
Today
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 01 PM
Tomorrow
55°F
Light Rain then Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
58°F
Cold
Next Low Tide
3:55 PM
3.3 ft · in 1.1h
Barometer
29.96 inHg
1015 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
2 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PZZ252)
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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:27 AM
Sunset
12:09 AM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:32 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 11:12 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 3:55 PM | Low | 3.3 ft |
| 10:17 PM | High | 8.0 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
55°
Light Rain then Rain Showers
90%
13
55°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
94%
3
55°
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Light Rain
69%
32
56°
Chance Light Rain
40%
32
56°
Partly Sunny
14%
55
57°
Partly Sunny
13%
55
What to Bring Today
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 58°F — dangerously cold
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 65% chance of rain
- recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 56°F outside
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
11:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Minor
4:40 AM - 5:40 AM
Major
11:50 AM - 1:50 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Two day-use lots; Oregon day-use parking permit required.
Dogs
On 6-ft leash. Dogs prohibited March 15 – Sept 15 in the snowy plover management area on the south spit.
Entry Fee
$10/vehicle Oregon day-use.
Address
9500 Sandpiper Ln, Nehalem, OR 97131
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Nehalem Bay State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Nehalem Bay State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Nehalem Bay State Park dog-friendly?
On 6-ft leash. Dogs prohibited March 15 – Sept 15 in the snowy plover management area on the south spit.
Is there an entry fee at Nehalem Bay State Park?
$10/vehicle Oregon day-use.
Are there lifeguards at Nehalem Bay State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Nehalem Bay State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Nehalem Bay State Park?
Amenities at Nehalem Bay State Park include restrooms, showers (campers), campground, yurts, bike path, horseback rentals (seasonal), boat ramp, picnic area.
When is the water warmest at Nehalem Bay State 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 Nehalem Bay State Park located?
Nehalem Bay State Park is in Tillamook County, OR, at 9500 Sandpiper Ln, Nehalem, OR 97131.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS