Pacific City Beach Water Temperature
Sea-surface temperature at Pacific City Beach, Oregon · times in PDT
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
How it compares today
Water temperature through the year
Monthly normals computed from 2023–2025 daily sea-surface temperature history.
Nearby water right now
7-day outlook
| Day | Air high / low | Max UV | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13 | 60° / 46° | 3 | 4% |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 62° / 49° | 4 | 10% |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 70° / 53° | 4 | 0% |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 65° / 54° | 4 | 1% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 59° / 49° | 4 | 37% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 58° / 49° | 3 | 30% |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 56° / 50° | 4 | 63% |
Sea-surface temperature and wave data from the Open-Meteo marine model; weather from Open-Meteo.
Is Pacific City Beach warm enough to swim?
At 53°F, the water at Pacific City Beach is cold — not recommended for swimming. Most swimmers are comfortable without a wetsuit above 72°F; below 62°F, cold-water shock becomes a real risk for unprotected swimmers.
That is 2° below the October average of 55°F here.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in September, the warmest month, it sits around 56°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the water at Pacific City Beach right now?
The sea-surface temperature is about 53°F. That is 2° below the October average of 55°F here.
When is the water warm enough to swim at Pacific City Beach?
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in September, the warmest month, it sits around 56°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
What is the warmest the water gets at Pacific City Beach?
Around 56°F in September, based on 2023–2025 records. The coolest month is February at roughly 50°F.