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Lincoln City is a popular beach resort on Oregon's central coast. The town stretches about 11 km along the coast, offering multiple access points to long sandy beaches. The main spot features a wide, open beach exposed to North Pacific swells. Lincoln City is known for its kites (Kite Festival) and offers regular northwest thermal winds in summer. Town services and shops are directly accessible from the beach.
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Cold water year-round (10-14°C), 4/3 wetsuit essential in summer, 5/3 in winter. Regular waves of 1 to 2 meters with dominant northwest swell. Sandy bottom across most of the beach. Frequent rip currents, especially on outgoing tide. Northwest thermal wind blows regularly at 15-25 knots in summer. The beach is long enough to find an area suited to your level.
Dangerous sneaker waves on this exposed beach. Powerful rip currents, especially on outgoing tide. Massive driftwood along the entire beach length. Coastal fog that can reduce visibility suddenly. Very cold water risking hypothermia. Busy tourist area: watch for swimmers, walkers, and kite flyers on the beach. Occasional rocks in some sections.
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