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Is it too cold to swim in Newport, OR today?
The latest reading is 53°F (11.5°C), measured November 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM PST at South Beach. That is very cold water.
Between 50°F and 60°F, rated very dangerous to immediately life-threatening: the range where most unacclimated people have a maximum cold shock response. Temperature is only one factor: check rip current and surf alerts, and swim near lifeguards.
How cold is too cold to swim?Water temperature this week
Hourly water temperature at South Beach
Water temperature through the year
Average water temperature by month, satellite 2016–2025. Warmest in August.
Average ocean temperature by month
| Month | Average | Coldest year | Warmest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F | 49°F | 52°F |
| February | 50°F | 48°F | 52°F |
| March | 49°F | 47°F | 53°F |
| April | 51°F | 48°F | 54°F |
| May | 53°F | 51°F | 55°F |
| June | 56°F | 53°F | 57°F |
| July | 56°F | 54°F | 60°F |
| August | 56°F | 53°F | 61°F |
| September | 56°F | 54°F | 60°F |
| October | 55°F | 53°F | 57°F |
| November | 53°F | 50°F | 57°F |
| December | 51°F | 49°F | 52°F |
Other water temperature readings nearby
| Source | Water | Distance | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASA JPL MUR satellite nearest water | 54°F | 0.2 mi | Nov 3 |
| OOI Newport Shelf buoy | 54°F | 12 mi | 2 h ago |
Water temperatures at nearby beaches
Frequently asked questions
Is it too cold to swim in Newport, OR today?
The latest reading is 53°F (11.5°C), measured November 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM PST at South Beach. That is very cold water. Between 50°F and 60°F, rated very dangerous to immediately life-threatening: the range where most unacclimated people have a maximum cold shock response. Temperature is only one factor: check rip current and surf alerts, and swim near lifeguards. How cold is too cold?
When is the water warmest at Newport, OR?
Based on satellite data from 2016 to 2025, the water is warmest in August (average 56°F) and coldest in March (average 49°F).
Where does this water temperature come from?
From South Beach, a tide station operated by NOAA Tides & Currents, 1.1 mi away. See the methodology.
Sources: NOAA Tides & Currents; NASA JPL MUR satellite analysis; NOAA National Data Buoy Center; forecast and alerts from the National Weather Service. Readings are provisional. All Oregon water temperatures · Methodology