Cannon Beach or Seaside Beach today?
Cannon Beach, Oregon · Seaside, Oregon — 12 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
45Cannon Beach
vs
45Seaside Beach
Too close to call today. Cannon Beach scores 45 and Seaside Beach scores 45 — 12 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 12 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 | Seaside Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 31 | 31 | tie |
| Families with kids | 40 | 40 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 60 | 63 | tie |
| Surfing | 83 | 86 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Cannon Beach | Seaside Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 51°F | 53°F |
| Wave height | 5 ft | 5 ft |
| Air temperature | 48°F | 47°F |
| Wind | 7 mph | 4 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 3:21 AM | High 3:46 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 (45 and 45), 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.