58°
Patchy Fog then Light Rain Likely
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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
Skip the beach today.
NWS alert active · 66% rain · 58°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Patchy fog before 8am, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 58. West wind 0 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Cloudy. Low around 53, with temperatures rising to around 55 overnight. South southwest wind 6 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
- 66% rain — rain likely at some point
- Fog — low visibility — good for moody photos, less for swimming
Water
- 58°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 25 at 1:05am pdt until june 26 at 5:00am pdt by nws portland or
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0 Swim
22 Sunbathe
43 Walk
89 Photo
Best for photography today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 25 at 1:05AM PDT until June 26 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Seas 4 to 7 ft at 6 seconds and south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
58°F
Patchy Fog then Light Rain Likely
Wind
0 to 6 mph
W
Rain
66%
Today
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 01 PM
Tomorrow
57°F
Light Rain then Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
58°F
Cold
Next Low Tide
3:55 PM
3.3 ft · in 1.1h
Barometer
29.96 inHg
1015 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
2 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:27 AM
Sunset
12:09 AM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:32 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 11:12 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 3:55 PM | Low | 3.3 ft |
| 10:17 PM | High | 8.0 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
57°
Light Rain then Rain Showers
88%
13
57°
Showers And Thunderstorms
94%
3
57°
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Light Rain
68%
33
58°
Chance Light Rain
38%
46
58°
Mostly Cloudy
13%
50
59°
Mostly Cloudy
12%
50
What to Bring Today
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 58°F — dangerously cold
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 66% chance of rain
- recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 58°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
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