Cannon Beach or Long Beach today?
Cannon Beach, Oregon · Long Beach, Washington — 52 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
45Cannon Beach
vs
45Long Beach
Too close to call today. Cannon Beach scores 45 and Long Beach scores 45, 52 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 52 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Cannon Beach | Long Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 31 | 31 | tie |
| Families with kids | 40 | 40 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 60 | 60 | tie |
| Surfing | 83 | 86 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Cannon Beach | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 51°F | 55°F |
| Wave height | 5 ft | 4.2 ft |
| Air temperature | 48°F | 46°F |
| Wind | 7 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 3:21 AM | High 3:21 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Cannon Beach or Long Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (45 and 45), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Cannon Beach and Long Beach?
About 52 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.