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Mostly Cloudy
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Lincoln County, OR · Pacific Ocean
Yachats State Recreation Area
W 2nd St & Ocean View Dr, Yachats, OR 97498
A rocky, ocean-front park at the mouth of the Yachats River — a tiny town ("at the foot of the mountain" in Siletz) wedged between Cape Perpetua and the Pacific. Easy ADA viewing platform for storm-watching and whale-watching; steep path down to rich rocky intertidal at low tide.
Today's Conditions
Great day for photography.
58°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 2 to 6 mph.
Weather
- 58°F air — chilly for a beach day
- Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too
65 /100
good
48 Sunbathe
68 Walk
65 Fish
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
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
6 to 9 mph
SW
Rain
8%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 02 PM
Tomorrow
58°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Barometer
30.18 inHg
1022 hPa
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:34 AM
Sunset
11:54 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
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 |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
58°
Mostly Sunny
0%
67
57°
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
29%
54
57°
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
34%
60
59°
Mostly Sunny
7%
67
58°
Chance Light Rain
53%
41
59°
Chance Light Rain
38%
56
What to Bring Today
- recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 58°F outside
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Major
5:40 AM - 7:40 AM
Minor
10:40 AM - 11:40 AM
Major
6:10 PM - 8:10 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free state-park lot (no day-use fee at Yachats SRA).
Dogs
On 6-ft leash.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
W 2nd St & Ocean View Dr, Yachats, OR 97498
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Yachats State Recreation Area.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Yachats State Recreation Area from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Yachats State Recreation Area dog-friendly?
On 6-ft leash.
Is there an entry fee at Yachats State Recreation Area?
Entry to Yachats State Recreation Area is free.
Are there lifeguards at Yachats State Recreation Area?
No lifeguards are stationed at Yachats State Recreation Area. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Yachats State Recreation Area?
Amenities at Yachats State Recreation Area include restrooms, picnic tables, viewing platform (ADA), tide pools, fishing.
When is the water warmest at Yachats State Recreation Area?
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 Yachats State Recreation Area located?
Yachats State Recreation Area is in Lincoln County, OR, at W 2nd St & Ocean View Dr, Yachats, OR 97498.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS