Cannon Beach Conditions & Surf Report

Cannon Beach is one of the most iconic beaches on the West Coast, famous for Haystack Rock — a 235-foot sea stack rising from the sand, ringed by tide pools and nesting seabirds. Backed by an artsy, upscale village, its wide beach and dramatic monolith make it a bucket- list stop on the northern Oregon coast. The Pacific here is cold year-round — typically the upper 40s to upper 50s°F — so most visitors come for the scenery rather than swimming. Sneaker waves, cold water, and drifting logs are the real hazards, so check the safety flag above, never turn your back on the ocean, and keep well back from the surf line.