44.61 | -124.07
South Beach State Park is a kitesurfing spot on Oregon's central coast, south of Newport and Yaquina Bay. This state park offers a long sandy beach exposed to North Pacific swells. The spot is south of the Yaquina Bay jetty. Park facilities (camping, restrooms, parking) make access comfortable. Northwest thermal winds are reliable in summer.
Cold water year-round (10-14°C), 4/3 wetsuit minimum in summer, 5/3 in winter. Waves of 1 to 2.5 meters with powerful northwest swell. Sandy bottom. Frequent rip currents, especially on outgoing tide. Currents related to the nearby Yaquina Bay mouth to the north.
Advanced
Open all year round
Proximity to Yaquina Bay bar: powerful currents, do not ride near the mouth. Rock jetty: maintain safe distance. Dangerous sneaker waves. Violent rip currents. Massive driftwood. Very cold water risking rapid hypothermia. Fishing boat traffic.
07:24 | 19:24
Currently, there is no weather station at this spot. If you want to change this, help us fund one: Weather Station Project
Loading webcams...
Comments 0
Login to commentNo comments yet.