Pacific · Columbia River entrance

Astoria Coast Desk

Large Pacific swell signals meet a strongly tidal estuary.

NOAA 9439040NDBC 4602946.21, -123.77
LIVE SOURCE DESK

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UPCOMING

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NOAA high/low predictions ranked by local rarity and daylight.

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Use the score as a filter, not an all-clear.Official warnings, local closures, surf conditions and access rules always take priority.
WHY THIS STATION

Astoria uses NOAA station 9439040.

The page does not pretend the gauge represents every beach or inlet around Astoria. It is the explicit tide/water-level anchor for this desk. Nearby conditions can differ with exposure, bathymetry and access.

What to verify locally

  • Beach, trail and parking closures
  • Rip-current and surf warnings
  • Protected-habitat access rules
  • Local water-quality advisories
  • Distance from the gauge to your exact destination