57°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
23%
45
Tillamook County, OR · Pacific Ocean
Rockaway Beach
S 1st Ave & Hwy 101, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
A 7-mile flat sand beach with the iconic Twin Rocks sea stack offshore — a former rail town turned low-key family beach. Multiple public access points along S Pacific St; the central Wayside has the most parking and the historic 1922 Pacific Railroad caboose.
Today's Conditions
Great day for photography.
55°F water · 57°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A slight chance of rain showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Weather
- 57°F air — chilly for a beach day
- 23% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 55°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
41 /100
ok
29 Swim
44 Sunbathe
63 Walk
73 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
57°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind
9 mph
SSW
Rain
23%
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
Water Temp
55°F
Too cold to swim
Barometer
30.11 inHg
1020 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
2 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 4mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:29 AM
Sunset
11:59 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:34 AM | High | 7.9 ft |
| 9:28 AM | Low | -0.7 ft |
| 4:27 PM | High | 6.4 ft |
| 9:17 PM | Low | 3.8 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
58°
Mostly Sunny
1%
55
56°
Light Rain
75%
13
56°
Showers And Thunderstorms
80%
3
58°
Mostly Sunny
7%
55
58°
Light Rain Likely
58%
32
58°
Chance Light Rain
42%
32
What to Bring Today
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 55°F — dangerously cold
- recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 57°F outside
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free public lot at S 1st Ave Wayside (~29 spaces + RV); ~20-space lots at S 4th, N 3rd, and Manhattan Beach access.
Dogs
Leash recommended; off-leash voice control allowed on Oregon beaches.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
S 1st Ave & Hwy 101, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Rockaway Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Rockaway Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Rockaway Beach dog-friendly?
Leash recommended; off-leash voice control allowed on Oregon beaches.
Is there an entry fee at Rockaway Beach?
Entry to Rockaway Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Rockaway Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Rockaway Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Rockaway Beach?
Amenities at Rockaway Beach include restrooms, playground, picnic tables, restaurants, caboose museum.
When is the water warmest at Rockaway Beach?
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 Rockaway Beach located?
Rockaway Beach is in Tillamook County, OR, at S 1st Ave & Hwy 101, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS