Cannon Beach or Seaside Beach today?
Cannon Beach, Oregon · Seaside, Oregon — 12 km apart
Updated 4:03 AM PDT
60Cannon Beach
vs
60Seaside Beach
Too close to call today. Cannon Beach scores 60 and Seaside Beach scores 60 — 12 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Go to Cannon Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 51 vs 45.
- Go to Seaside Beach for surfing — surfing 79 vs 71.
| Activity | Cannon Beach | Seaside Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 51 | 45 | Cannon Beach |
| Families with kids | 59 | 49 | Cannon Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 72 | tie |
| Surfing | 71 | 79 | Seaside Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Cannon Beach | Seaside Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 60°F | 61°F |
| Wave height | 3.5 ft | 3.6 ft |
| Air temperature | 57°F | 59°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 2 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 8:14 AM | Low 8:22 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 Seaside Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (60 and 60), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Cannon Beach and Seaside Beach?
About 12 km in a straight line. Close enough that they usually share weather and swell, so the difference is often in the shape of the beach rather than the forecast.
Which is better with kids, Cannon Beach or Seaside Beach?
Cannon Beach today — 59 against 49 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.