Nye Beach (Newport, OR)

NW Beach Dr, Newport, OR 97365

The historic beach district of Newport — Hotel Sylvia (formerly Sylvia Beach Hotel, with author-themed rooms), Nye Beach Cafe culture, and the gateway to Yaquina Head Lighthouse and the Oregon Coast Aquarium across the bridge. Beach itself is broad, dog-friendly, and good for sand-castle and kite work.

Skip the beach today.

54% rain · 55°F water · 58°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Patchy fog before 8am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. West wind 1 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 53. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Weather

  • 58°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • 54% rain — rain likely at some point
  • Fog — low visibility — good for moody photos, less for swimming

Water

  • 55°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
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16 Swim
21 Sunbathe
43 Walk
89 Photo

Best for photography today

Water level 1.2 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 9435380 · Observed 3.34 ft · Predicted 2.13 ft

Air Temp
58°F
Cloudy
Wind
1 to 7 mph
W
Rain
54%
Today
UV Peak
6 High
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~33m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 01 PM
Tomorrow
58°F
Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely
Water Temp
55°F
Too cold to swim
Next Low Tide
3:31 PM
3.4 ft · in 45m
Barometer
29.99 inHg
1016 hPa
Water Quality
Elevated
121 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Sunrise
8:32 AM
Sunset
12:05 AM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
4:19 AM Low 0.2 ft
10:58 AM High 5.3 ft
3:31 PM Low 3.4 ft
9:51 PM High 7.9 ft
Today Jun 25
58°

Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain

54%
31
Fri Jun 26
58°

Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely

88%
13
Sat Jun 27
58°

Rain Showers

95%
13
Sun Jun 28
58°

Chance Rain Showers

47%
32
Mon Jun 29
58°

Mostly Cloudy

12%
48
Tue Jun 30
59°

Partly Sunny

7%
55
Wed Jul 1
59°

Partly Sunny

5%
55
  • critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 55°F — dangerously cold
  • optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 54% rain chance

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

Parking

Free street parking in the Nye Beach district.

Dogs

Dogs allowed leashed.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

NW Beach Dr, Newport, OR 97365

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Is Nye Beach (Newport, OR) dog-friendly?

Dogs allowed leashed.

Is there an entry fee at Nye Beach (Newport, OR)?

Entry to Nye Beach (Newport, OR) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Nye Beach (Newport, OR)?

No lifeguards are stationed at Nye Beach (Newport, OR). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Nye Beach (Newport, OR)?

Amenities at Nye Beach (Newport, OR) include restrooms at the turnaround, restaurants nearby, aquarium nearby, historic district.

When is the water warmest at Nye Beach (Newport, OR)?

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 Nye Beach (Newport, OR) located?

Nye Beach (Newport, OR) is in Lincoln County, OR, at NW Beach Dr, Newport, OR 97365.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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