Continent |
North America |
Country |
Oregon (USA) |
Next Big City |
Portland |
Next Town |
Rockaway Beach |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Depending on the swell small to big waves.
Beach
Type: |
No information |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Very wide beach, hard sand, no obstacles.
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
|
Normal |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
|
Thick |
Cold water, about 12°C, warm air temp during summer.
Wind
Best Months: |
May, June, July, August, September |
Wind Type: |
Thermal |
Best Direction: |
N, NW, NNW |
Main Direction: |
N |
During summer consistent northerly sea breezes, can get very strong 30+ knots. If foggy at the coast, head inland to the Gorge.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
From Portland drive west on 26. On the coast take 101 south until you hit Rockaway Beach.
Extra information
Nightlife