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.

53°F water · 62°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 62. North wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind 12 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Weather

  • 62°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • 22 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

  • 53°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
  • 4.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
skip
7 Swim
38 Sunbathe
66 Walk
65 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
62°F
Clear
Wind
18 to 22 mph
N
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
62°F
Partly Sunny
Water Temp
53°F
Too cold to swim
Next Low Tide
10:29 PM
1.6 ft · in 1.3h
Wave Height
4.9 ft
9s · NW swell
Barometer
30.18 inHg
1022 hPa
Water Quality
Elevated
121 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sunrise
8:47 AM
Sunset
11:56 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Time Type Height
3:31 AM High 7.9 ft
9:55 AM Low -0.9 ft
4:37 PM High 7.9 ft
10:29 PM Low 1.6 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9435380, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

Today Jul 18
62°

Sunny

0%
41
Sun Jul 19
62°

Partly Sunny

0%
41
Mon Jul 20
62°

Mostly Cloudy

0%
48
Tue Jul 21
63°

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

2%
50
Wed Jul 22
63°

Partly Sunny

4%
56
Thu Jul 23
61°

Mostly Cloudy

6%
46
Fri Jul 24
61°

Partly Sunny

1%
54
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
  • critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 53°F — dangerously cold

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 it safe to swim at Nye Beach (Newport, OR) today?

Nye Beach (Newport, OR) 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 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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