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.

Ideal for photography.

41% rain · 60°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Patchy fog before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. West wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. 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 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Weather

  • 60°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • 41% rain — rain likely at some point
  • Fog — low visibility — good for moody photos, less for swimming
49 /100
ok
21 Sunbathe
43 Walk
53 Fish
89 Photo

Best for photography today

Water level 1.2 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.

NOAA station 9435380 · Observed 3.34 ft · Predicted 2.13 ft

Air Temp
60°F
Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain
Wind
1 to 5 mph
W
Rain
41%
Today
UV Peak
7 High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
58°F
Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely
Water Temp
Next Low Tide
3:31 PM
3.4 ft · in 43m
Barometer
29.99 inHg
1016 hPa
Sunrise
8:33 AM
Sunset
12:04 AM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
4:19 AM Low 0.2 ft
10:58 AM High 5.3 ft
3:31 PM Low 3.4 ft
9:51 PM High 7.9 ft
Today Jun 25
60°

Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain

41%
41
Fri Jun 26
58°

Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely

90%
20
Sat Jun 27
58°

Rain Showers

94%
20
Sun Jun 28
58°

Chance Rain Showers

41%
42
Mon Jun 29
59°

Mostly Cloudy

11%
61
Tue Jun 30
60°

Partly Sunny

4%
67
Wed Jul 1
60°

Partly Sunny

5%
67
  • optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 41% rain chance

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

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Major
11:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Minor
4:50 AM - 5:50 AM
Major
11:50 AM - 1:50 PM

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

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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.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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