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.

Great day for photography.

52°F water · 57°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly cloudy. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 8 to 12 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

Weather

  • 57°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too

Water

  • 52°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
45 /100
ok
31 Swim
47 Sunbathe
68 Walk
84 Photo

Best for photography today

Water level 0.6 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 5.57 ft · Predicted 5.00 ft

Air Temp
57°F
Cloudy
Wind
8 to 12 mph
SW
Rain
5%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
2 Low
Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~100m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 12 PM
Tomorrow
58°F
Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
52°F
Too cold to swim
Barometer
30.18 inHg
1022 hPa
Water Quality
Elevated
121 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Sunrise
8:33 AM
Sunset
11:55 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
2:04 AM High 7.9 ft
9:05 AM Low -0.8 ft
4:02 PM High 6.4 ft
8:53 PM Low 3.8 ft
Today Jun 3
57°

Mostly Cloudy

5%
48
Thu Jun 4
58°

Mostly Sunny

0%
55
Fri Jun 5
57°

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

47%
30
Sat Jun 6
57°

Chance Light Rain

50%
32
Sun Jun 7
59°

Mostly Sunny

7%
55
Mon Jun 8
58°

Light Rain Likely

55%
32
Tue Jun 9
59°

Chance Light Rain

40%
32
  • critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 52°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

restrooms at the turnaroundrestaurants nearbyaquarium nearbyhistoric district
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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