60°
Mostly Cloudy
12%
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Clatsop County, OR · Pacific Ocean
Seaside Beach (Oregon)
300 N Promenade, Seaside, OR 97138
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 photography.
55°F water · 60°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 2 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Weather
- 60°F air — chilly for a beach day
- Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too
Water
- 55°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
46 /100
ok
33 Swim
48 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
60°F
Cloudy
Wind
12 mph
SSW
Rain
12%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 01 PM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 02 PM
Tomorrow
60°F
Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
55°F
Too cold to swim
Next Low Tide
10:12 PM
3.5 ft · in 42m
Barometer
30.11 inHg
1020 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
9 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 2mo 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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:27 AM
Sunset
12:00 AM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 AM | High | 8.5 ft |
| 10:20 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 5:05 PM | High | 7.0 ft |
| 10:12 PM | Low | 3.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
60°
Partly Sunny
1%
56
58°
Light Rain
81%
13
58°
Showers And Thunderstorms
79%
3
60°
Mostly Sunny
8%
55
61°
Light Rain Likely
57%
32
61°
Chance Light Rain
41%
32
What to Bring Today
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 55°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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Seaside Beach (Oregon).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Seaside Beach (Oregon) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS