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To get the most out of your beach exploration experience, the best time to visit is during low tide — when the ocean recedes to reveal the various animals and seaweeds that live along our shores. The ocean’s tides are controlled by the gravitational pull of the moon, and to a lesser extent the sun.
The moon pulls the ocean water towards it, creating a bulge of water or a high tide. There are usually two high tides in every 24-hour cycle. Because these tide-causing forces are so well known, the height of sea level can be predicted pretty accurately. These predictions are published as tide tables. When you get your local tide table, search for the location of the beach you want to visit and the date you want to visit on. The information will be organized chronologically (by time), so you can see what hours are the best for you to visit.
Wondering what the tides will be like during your visit? Check out 2024’s tide table for Newport, Oregon!
Want real time tide information? Check out the below links for active tide information along the coast, from Newport and beyond!
Looking for more resources? Check out the Oregon State Parks’ website, with individual brochures, schedules, and general tips for several beaches and state parks throughout Oregon.
King Tides take place every year when the Earth, moon and the sun are all aligned, creating a strong gravitational pull. During this time, be aware of stronger waves and higher waters when visiting the coast!
November 15 – 17, 2024
December 13 – 15, 2024
January 11 – 13, 2025
The Oregon Coast Tide Chart shows height in both feet and centimetres.
