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Current Beach Conditions


2023 Water Testing Information

OBMP monitors Oregon beaches for harmful bacteria in the north, mid and south coast. The OBMP will continue this monitoring schedule through the beach use season (mid-May to mid-September) unless actions by state and local authorities restrict public beach access.  

The status of monitored beaches is based on beach water quality monitoring that typically occurs from mid-May to mid-September. There may be similar issues occurring at other beaches, advisories are only issued for beaches that are actively being monitored within this sampling window. Limited resources make it difficult to get to all beach locations in any given year, or to monitor for an entire 12 months.

This monitoring data is used for recreational swimming and bathing purposes only. Read about shellfish harvesting below if you plan to harvest shellfish.

Beach Advisories

If there are current beach advisories, they will be listed below.

Check Conditions for:



Beach Monitoring Conditions

KEY

OPRD 
 Oregon Parks and Recreation Department - State Park
OPEN
Swimming and bathing are permitted.
ADVISORY
Swimming and bathing are not recommended at this time.
SEWAGE
Sewage spills or major pollution events occurred. No swimming or water contact activities.
NO MONITORING Beach is not currently monitored. Swimming and bathing are permitted at your own risk. 

North Coast Beaches

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North Coast Oregon Beaches Map County Beach Status
 ClatsopSeaside Beach OPEN
OPRD State Park Clatsop
Indian Beach NO MONITORING
 ClatsopCannon Beach OPEN
OPRD State Park ClatsopTolovana Beach OPEN
OPRD State Park ClatsopHug Point NO MONITORING
OPRD State Park Tillamook
Short Sand (Oswald West) OPEN

Tillamook
Manzanita Beach 
 OPEN
 
TillamookRockaway Beach OPEN
 TillamookTwin Rocks OPEN
OPRD State Park TillamookOceanside OPEN
OPRD State Park TillamookCape Kiwanda OPEN
 TillamookNeskowin OPEN

Mid Coast Beaches

Mid Coast Beaches Map County Beach Status
OPRD State Park LincolnD River OPEN
OPRD State Park LincolnOtter Rock NO MONITORING
OPRD State Park LincolnBeverly Beach
 OPEN
OPRD State Park LincolnAgate Beach OPEN
 LincolnNye Beach OPEN
 LincolnAlsea River Bridge  NO MONITORING
OPRD State Park LincolnSeal Rock OPEN
 LaneHeceta Beach
 OPEN

South Coast Beaches

South Coast Oregon Beaches Map County Beach Status
OPRD State Park DouglasUmpqua Beach NO MONITORING
OPRD State Park CoosBastendorff Beach OPEN
OPRD State Park CoosSunset Bay OPEN
OPRD State Park CoosBandon Beach NO MONITORING
OPRD State Park CurryBattle Rock NO MONITORING
 CurryHubbard Creek Beach OPEN
OPRD State Park CurryHarris Beach
 OPEN
 CurryMill Beach OPEN
 CurrySporthaven NO MONITORING
OPRD State Park CurryCrissey Field NO MONITORING

Advisory Signage: What to Look For

When are advisories issued?

When test results indicate that bacteria levels are at or above the BAV (130 MPN), an advisory will be issued.

 Beach Advisory sign 

 

When are advisories lifted?

When test results indicate that bacteria levels are below the BAV (130 MPN), the advisory will be lifted.

 Beach monitoring sign

Shellfish Harvesting

shellfish

Shellfish - including clams, mussels, oysters, scallops and crab - can sometimes become contaminated with toxins that can make you sick. Always check the status of a beach where you plan to harvest shellfish.