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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 · 60°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 13 to 18 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind 12 to 18 mph.
Weather
- 60°F air — chilly for a beach day
- 18 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
26 /100
skip
0 Swim
41 Sunbathe
67 Walk
22 Fish
67 Photo
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
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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
60°F
Sunny
Wind
13 to 18 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
60°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
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
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
8:43 AM
Sunset
11:59 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| 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 |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:53 AM | High | 7.0 ft |
| 10:59 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 5:46 PM | High | 7.8 ft |
| 11:49 PM | Low | 1.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:49 AM | High | 6.1 ft |
| 11:41 AM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 6:26 PM | High | 7.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:50 AM | Low | 1.3 ft |
| 6:51 AM | High | 5.4 ft |
| 12:26 PM | Low | 2.1 ft |
| 7:08 PM | High | 7.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:55 AM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 8:04 AM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 1:17 PM | Low | 2.9 ft |
| 7:54 PM | High | 7.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:59 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 9:30 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 2:17 PM | Low | 3.5 ft |
| 8:45 PM | High | 7.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:58 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 10:59 AM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 3:21 PM | Low | 3.9 ft |
| 9:38 PM | High | 7.6 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 9437540, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
60°
Mostly Sunny
0%
46
63°
Mostly Cloudy
0%
56
63°
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
0%
62
62°
Partly Sunny
7%
60
60°
Partly Sunny
10%
57
59°
Partly Sunny
3%
57
What to Bring Today
- 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).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
1:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Major
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Minor
1:30 PM - 2:30 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Nehalem Bay State Park today?
Nehalem Bay State Park 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 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
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