Heceta Beach Tides April 2027 | Tide Charts & Tables | Siuslaw River, OR

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Heceta Beach Tide Table for April 2027

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
4/1 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/2 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/3 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/4 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/5 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/6 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/7 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/8 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/9 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/10 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/11 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/12 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/13 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/14 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/15 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/16 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/17 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/18 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/19 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/20 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/21 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/22 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/23 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/24 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/25 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/26 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/27 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/28 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/29 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
4/30 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM N/A 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11

Heceta Beach Textual Tide Table for April 2027


Apr 1st (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 2nd (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 3rd (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 4th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 5th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 6th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 7th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 8th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 9th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 10th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 11th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 12th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 13th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 14th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 15th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 16th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 17th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 18th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 19th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 20th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 21st (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 22nd (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 23rd (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 24th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 25th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 26th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 27th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 28th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 29th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Apr 30th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Heceta Beach | Small Craft Advisory

Last updated: June 7, 2026, 6:07 PM

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued June 7 at 2:26PM PDT until June 8 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30
kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft at 8 seconds
expected Monday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 9 to 11 ft at 9 seconds expected Monday afternoon
and evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 9
ft at 9 seconds expected Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* WHERE...All of the area.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 2 PM PDT
Monday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT
Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM Monday to 11
AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially
treacherous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

Effective: June 7, 2026, 9:26 PM

Expires: June 8, 2026, 10:30 AM

Marine Forecast (PZZ350)

PZZ350-081000-
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
223 PM PDT Sun Jun 7 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW late this evening,
backing to S after midnight, rising to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up
to 25 kt late. Seas around 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at
3 seconds, NW 4 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A
slight chance of rain after midnight. Rain likely late.
.MON...S wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft
in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SW 9 ft at 7 seconds, NW 4 ft at
8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Rain.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming
W 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft, subsiding to 7 to
8 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SW 7 ft at 8 seconds and SW
2 ft at 14 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
.TUE...W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at
8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A slight chance of showers
in the morning.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind around 5 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW
3 ft at 6 seconds, W 6 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at
18 seconds.
.WED...NE wind around 5 kt, backing to N 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds, W
6 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the
evening. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds, NW
5 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.
.THU...N wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds and
NW 5 ft at 10 seconds.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: N
5 ft at 6 seconds and NW 4 ft at 10 seconds.
.FRI...N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 5 ft at
7 seconds, W 4 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.

$$

Land Forecast (ORZ103)

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Rain likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Winds light. Chance of rain 70 percent. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch.

MONDAY: Rain. Highs in the upper 50s. South wind 5 to 10 mph, rising to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent. Rainfall amounts three quarters of an inch to one inch.

MONDAY NIGHT: Rain likely in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening. Chance of rain 70 percent. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch.

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs around 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. West wind 5 to 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.

THURSDAY: Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY: Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.

SATURDAY: Sunny. Highs around 80.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY: Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

Last updated: June 7, 2026, 6:07 PM

Heceta Head (Tide Pool)

On the central Oregon coast north of Florence (about 2 hours from Portland in Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint), the rocky shoreline below the iconic lighthouse (one of the most photographed in the U.S.) exposes fascinating tide pools at low tide with mussels, purple sea stars, aggregating anemones, chitons, limpets, barnacles, small crabs, and tidepool sculpins darting in crevices. Family-friendly with trails to the lighthouse, picnic spots, and dramatic Devil's Churn nearby; a scenic stop with interpretive signs - best during minus tides for full exposure; sturdy shoes essential for slippery rocks.

Oregon Dunes Overlook (Tide Pool)

On the central Oregon coast near Reedsport (about 3 hours from Portland in Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area), the overlook platforms and beach access reveal smaller but unique tide pools amid the vast dunes and sandy shoreline. At low tide, explore for crabs, barnacles, periwinkles, small anemones, occasional sea stars, and intertidal invertebrates in sheltered rocky patches. Family-friendly with trails, dune hiking, and picnic areas; a distinctive mix of desert-like dunes and coastal marine life - great for adventurous kids; free entry in some areas.

ODFW

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife with current fishing regulations seasons bag size limits and area specific rules

Oregon State Parks

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Heceta Beach County Park Access (Other)

Public beach access at Heceta Beach north of Florence with parking, restrooms, and direct entry to the wide sandy shoreline for walking, beachcombing, shore fishing, and clamming. Offers views of the Siuslaw River mouth and nearby dunes; low tide exposes rocks and creates strong currents so check tide charts for safe beach activities and avoid high surf.

Port of Siuslaw Boat Ramp Florence (Other)

Public boat launch ramp at Port of Siuslaw in Florence on the Siuslaw River with no launch fee, trailer parking, and easy access to the river, bay, and ocean bar. Convenient for small to medium boats, fishing, and crabbing trips near Heceta Beach area. Tidal flows and bar hazards influence safe use; contact port for conditions and regulations.

Port of Siuslaw Campground and Marina (Other)

Full service marina and campground on the Siuslaw River in Florence managed by Port of Siuslaw with boat ramp, moorage slips, fuel, restrooms, and access to the river, bay, and Pacific Ocean. Popular for fishing charters, crabbing, and recreational boating near Heceta Beach area. Strong tidal currents and bar conditions at the river mouth require caution for safe launches and navigation; check port for fees, availability, and current status.