Is Heceta Beach good for swimming today?
Heceta Beach has BeachFinder Score: 66/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Heceta Beach today
Heceta Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 11°C, wind 17 km/h · N, uv 7.0, waves 0.9 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 66/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
11°C
Wind
17 km/h · N
UV
7.0
Waves
0.9 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 15, 01:15 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 66/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 15, 01:15 PM
Water temp
11°C
Air temp
17°C
Feels like
17°C
UV index
7.0
Wind
17 km/h · N
Gust 24 km/h
Waves
0.9 m
Current
1 km/h · E
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Heceta Beach
Heceta Beach extends along the Pacific coast in southwestern Oregon, about 4.6 km from Baker Beach near Lane. This portion of the Oregonian coastline is characterized by imposing basalt cliffs framing a relatively sheltered bay, typical of this rugged section of the northern Californian coast. The shore, shaped by millennia of marine erosion, presents the classic alternation of rock formations and fine sandy beaches found along this coastal arc.
About this spot
The name Heceta comes from the indigenous Coquille and Siuslaw peoples who inhabited this region long before European colonization. The local geology is dominated by Cretaceous basalt, formed during ancient volcanic eruptions, creating the spectacular formations that visitors observe today. In the 19th century, this coast was a landmark for whalers and fur traders; shipwrecks were frequent, and the beaches hold the memory of these tumultuous periods in occasional debris washed ashore by the sea.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Heceta Beach today?
11°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Heceta Beach today?
17 km/h · N. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Heceta Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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