Clatsop County, OR · Pacific Ocean

Seaside Beach (Oregon)

Oregon's oldest resort town — a 1.5-mile promenade ("the Prom"), the Seaside Aquarium (1937, the oldest privately-owned aquarium on the West Coast), an arcade district, and Tillamook Head looming south. End of the Lewis & Clark Trail; the salt-making cairn is at the south end of the Prom.

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 64°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 62 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 12 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind 6 to 10 mph.

Weather

64°F air — chilly for a beach day
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

60°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
4.6ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

Safety

NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued july 18 at 1:38pm pdt until july 20 at 2:00am pdt by nws portland or

35 /100

4 Swim

60 Sunbathe

76 Walk

74 Photo

Best for walking today

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM PDT until July 20 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

NWS · In effect through Jul 20, 9:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 ft at 8 seconds and north winds 10 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 Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 2 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

64°F

Cloudy

Wind

12 mph

NNW

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

65°F

Partly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

60°F

Cold

Next Low Tide

11:42 PM

1.2 ft · in 2.6h

Wave Height

4.6 ft

9s · NW swell

Barometer

30.20 inHg

1023 hPa

Water Quality

Clean

9 MPN/100mL · E. coli

USGS · sampled 4mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PZZ251)

The PQR office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

WAZ201 LONG BEACH WASHINGTON n/a
ORZ101 SEASIDE AND CANNON BEACH OREGON n/a
ORZ102 MANZANITA, ROCKAWAY BEACH AND PACIFIC CITY OREGON n/a
ORZ103 LINCOLN CITY OREGON n/a

NWS SRF · PQR · Issued Jul 18, 1:02 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

8:42 AM

Sunset

12:00 AM

Moon · 18%

Waxing Crescent

Neap tides — smaller range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
4:37 AM	High	8.1 ft
11:13 AM	Low	-0.7 ft
5:39 PM	High	8.2 ft
11:42 PM	Low	1.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:31 AM	High	7.3 ft
11:51 AM	Low	0.0 ft
6:19 PM	High	8.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:37 AM	Low	1.1 ft
6:30 AM	High	6.5 ft
12:29 PM	Low	0.9 ft
6:59 PM	High	8.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:38 AM	Low	1.1 ft
7:36 AM	High	5.9 ft
1:13 PM	Low	1.8 ft
7:41 PM	High	8.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:43 AM	Low	0.9 ft
8:51 AM	High	5.5 ft
2:05 PM	Low	2.6 ft
8:28 PM	High	7.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:50 AM	Low	0.7 ft
10:08 AM	High	5.5 ft
3:06 PM	Low	3.2 ft
9:19 PM	High	7.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:52 AM	Low	0.4 ft
11:18 AM	High	5.8 ft
4:11 PM	Low	3.5 ft
10:13 PM	High	7.8 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9439040, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 18

64°

Sunny

Sun Jul 19

65°

Partly Sunny

Mon Jul 20

69°

Mostly Cloudy

Tue Jul 21

69°

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Wed Jul 22

68°

Partly Sunny

Thu Jul 23

66°

Partly Sunny

12%

Fri Jul 24

65°

Partly Sunny

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 60°F — dangerously cold

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

Beach Info

Parking

Metered municipal lots and street parking.

Dogs

Dogs allowed leashed year-round.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

300 N Promenade, Seaside, OR 97138

Amenities

lifeguardsaquariumarcadesrestaurantsrestroomsshopspromenade

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Seaside Beach (Oregon) today?

Seaside Beach (Oregon) shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Seaside Beach (Oregon) dog-friendly?

Dogs allowed leashed year-round.

Is there an entry fee at Seaside Beach (Oregon)?

Entry to Seaside Beach (Oregon) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Seaside Beach (Oregon)?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Seaside Beach (Oregon) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Seaside Beach (Oregon)?

Amenities at Seaside Beach (Oregon) include lifeguards, aquarium, arcades, restaurants, restrooms, shops, promenade.

When is the water warmest at Seaside Beach (Oregon)?

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 Seaside Beach (Oregon) located?

Seaside Beach (Oregon) is in Clatsop County, OR, at 300 N Promenade, Seaside, OR 97138.