Oregon Coast Explored

11/06/2025

11/05/2025

Not the biggest of waves today.. but still fun to watch. Hoping tomorrow or Friday brings in bigger swells

11/05/2025

Happy first day of King Tides. Hope you all get some good images and with this storm, beware of sneaker waves, flooding, lightning and high winds. Highest tide at 11:18 @ 10ft.

11/05/2025

Tomorrow’s forecast and the start of King Tide. Be cautious out there and be safe.

11/05/2025

2 washed up whales on Oregon beaches. One is just north of Florence, washed up last week and another one today a juvenile humpback whale in Neskowin.
1st image by Jessika
2nd image by Candice

11/04/2025

Tomorrow and Wednesday expect high surf with high tides at 10:38am @ 9.5 ft. tide Tuesday with winds up to 25mph and Wednesday (King Tide) @ 11:18am with tide levels at 10ft. Wind gust from 25 to 32mph. Be safe if you’re out taking photos. Sneaker waves are at highest risk during King tides. Never turn your back to the ocean.

11/02/2025

Minor Tidal Overflow Flooding expected between 10 AM–2 PM Wednesday around high tide.

Areas of concern include HWY 101 near Raymond and Seaside, and Fraser Rd in Tillamook County. Up to 1 ft of water possible in low-lying areas. Avoid flooded roads and allow extra travel time.

https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=PQR&issuedby=PQR&product=CFW&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1

11/02/2025

Ochre sea stars, an iconic species once common along the Oregon Coast, are making a recovery after years of decline due to a mysterious wasting disease.

That’s according to a study published earlier this month by scientists at Oregon State University and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Their research shows that a significant “baby boom” of new sea stars has helped the species rebound to levels at or above their population numbers before the crisis.

The species’ decline goes back to 2013 when an illness began to decimate sea stars on the Pacific Coast, including in Oregon. It has devastated more than 20 sea star species, killing off billions of starfish over the past decade. The disease leads sea stars to develop lesions and makes their arms twist, melt and fall off. Its cause was only recently traced to a strain of bacteria.

Read more here: https://theoregonian.visitlink.me/qkvoY8

📸 Susan Glaser

11/02/2025

https://www.kptv.com/2025/11/02/newport-man-gets-prison-time-shooting-killing-neighbors-dog/?fbclid=IwdGRleANzzb9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHt_mF24W5nAG3Ad9bpP5hUxICM20C50_DK_VFf8Nww9SvJkaio9stoZgTbST_aem_1Ny9DCDJ3C4Bw3aSJOO0pA

A 47-year-old Newport man was sentenced on Friday to one and a half years in prison for killing his neighbor’s dog, according to the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office.

11/01/2025

⚠️ 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 ⚠️

The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory through late this evening. Dangerous surf conditions are expected, including powerful rip currents and unpredictable sneaker waves.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬, 𝐣𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐬. These waves can strike suddenly and with enough force to sweep even experienced swimmers off their feet.

🚫 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐟, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞.
Conditions are extremely hazardous for both the public and rescuers. Please respect the ocean and keep a safe distance.