Overview

Barview Beach is a kitesurfing spot on Oregon's north coast, near the north jetty of Tillamook Bay. The beach offers direct access to the Pacific Ocean with exposure to northwest swells. The spot is near Barview Jetty County Park, with camping and basic facilities. The proximity to Tillamook Bay offers the option of riding in the calmer bay waters in moderate wind.

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Spot forecast for Barview Beach

Sunrise 07:39 · Sunset 18:21

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1.8 km from the spot.

Monday 19 October Low tide 01:15 · 1.2 m High tide 08:31 · 2.6 m Low tide 13:42 · 2.1 m High tide 19:09 · 2.6 m
Tuesday 20 October Low tide 02:15 · 1.2 m High tide 09:16 · 2.7 m Low tide 14:55 · 1.9 m High tide 20:26 · 2.7 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 03:07 · 1.1 m High tide 09:51 · 2.8 m Low tide 15:49 · 1.7 m High tide 21:30 · 2.7 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 03:51 · 1.1 m High tide 10:21 · 3 m Low tide 16:33 · 1.4 m High tide 22:26 · 2.8 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 04:30 · 1.2 m High tide 10:49 · 3.2 m Low tide 17:12 · 1 m High tide 23:17 · 2.9 m

Barview Beach: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

359h

in July · 29.5 rideable days

The season runs from March to July, peaking in July: 26 rideable days a month and 359 hours of usable wind, at 14 °C. The low point is November, at 14.5 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 67%13-20 knots · 31%21-30 knots · 2%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 67% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 10 °C. The wettest month is December, with 194 mm.

Monthly averages: Barview Beach

Monthly averages — Barview Beach — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	16.0	131 h	10 °C	150 mm
February	15.5	109 h	10 °C	133 mm
March	24.0	193 h	11 °C	119 mm
April	26.0	272 h	13 °C	35 mm
May	27.0	309 h	14 °C	47 mm
June	25.0	309 h	15 °C	49 mm
July	29.5	359 h	18 °C	2 mm
August	21.0	196 h	18 °C	15 mm
September	21.5	180 h	17 °C	26 mm
October	18.5	129 h	15 °C	139 mm
November	14.5	105 h	12 °C	184 mm
December	17.0	129 h	11 °C	194 mm

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Technical details of Barview Beach spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, S, SSW, SW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

On the water

Cold water year-round (10-14°C), 4/3 wetsuit essential in summer, 5/3 in winter. Waves of 1 to 2.5 meters on the ocean side with powerful northwest swell. Sandy bottom on the main beach. Significant currents near the jetty and Tillamook Bay mouth. Conditions are calmer on the bay side for less experienced riders.

Hazards

Very dangerous rock jetty if drifting: maintain absolute safe distance. Extremely powerful currents at Tillamook Bay mouth. Dangerous sneaker waves on the exposed beach. Massive driftwood that can cause serious injuries. The Tillamook Bay bar is known for treacherous conditions. Very cold water risking hypothermia. Fishing boat traffic entering and exiting the bay.

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