Nehalem Bay Event - Manzanita to Short Sands - L4

When
June 28, 2026
9:15 AM
Location
Neah-kah-nie, North Beach
Spaces left
6

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
TO and Safety
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Full Name:: Lori Stole
Narrative:: This is a beautiful advanced-level open coastal paddle, suitable for those with previous open coastal experience. Participants must be comfortable paddling in surf. As is the case for all ocean paddles, conditions (surf, swell, wind) rule. Actual conditions may well be too large to execute this trip as described.

If the conditions DO allow the trip to happen, we’ll launch at North Beach in Manzanita, head north, and explore tunnels and rock gardens on our way to Short Sands beach. We'll stop at Short Sands for lunch, play in the surf, and then head through an arch just west of the beach, before returning.
Plastic boats are recommended if you like to get close to the rocks.

Put in: Neah-kah-nie, North Beach (https://maps.app.goo.gl/vHDMbrEDzvo1zASK8)

Current:
There's usually a current running from north to south this time of year. There is also a pretty good rip that runs from North Beach to the point, making the return paddle a bit of a slog.

Location: North Beach, NKN, https://maps.app.goo.gl/8wiE6EQ3mgxGSK8J9 -Intersection of Neah-kah-nie Rd. and Reed Rd

Meeting Time:: 9:15:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Neah-kah-nie, North Beach (https://maps.app.goo.gl/vHDMbrEDzvo1zASK8)
Take out:: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather:: It’s quite likely that swell/surf will be too big to execute the trip as described. Alternatives include: 1) Use wheels to walk our boats through an old growth forest to Short Sands beach and explore nearby features with the protection of the cove. 2) Explore Nehalem Bay and River
Required equipment:: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection:: Full wet suit
Primary Organizer:: Lori V Stole
Co-Organizer(s):: Ken Sund
Has organizer paddled here before?: No
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before?: No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current?: Yes
First Aid /CPR Person::
Maximum number of paddlers:: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 55F
Estimated Water Temperature:: 53F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 6 hrs
Tide times & heights::
Low: 6:44am,-0.6
High: 1:36, 5.8’
Low: 6:09pm, 3.5’

Current information:: There's usually a current running from north to south this time of year. There is also a pretty good rip that runs from North Beach to the point, making the return paddle a bit of a slog.

Hazards::
Wind strength:: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Waves, Swell, Breaking Waves: Level 4: Waves up 6', Breaking Waves up to 4'
Sea state:: Level 3: Waves to paddle tops; numerous whitecaps, waves becoming longer
Landing types:: Levle 4: Steep rocky shores if sheltered from the waves, or surf up to 4'
Currents:: Level 3: Up to 4 knots: paddlers must sprint to move forward
Total distance:: Level 3: 11 to 15 miles
Open crossing:: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 4
Rating Comments:: Conditions / rating will be evaluated and discussed the night before.
Location:: North Beach, NKN, https://maps.app.goo.gl/8wiE6EQ3mgxGSK8J9 -Intersection of Neah-kah-nie Rd. and Reed Rd
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Tide; Brighton, Nehalem R
Link to map of route (Optional):

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Portland, Oregon