Scappoose Bay /Old Next Adventure to Scappoose Creek & Scappoose Bay - L1 - T2685

When
October 10, 2026
1:00 PM
Location
Scappoose Paddle Center
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Full Name:: Peter Bezwerchyj
Narrative:: Enjoy a slow leisurely paddle at Scappoose Bay. LEVEL 1. This Saturday is forecast to be 50% chance of rain and a high of 60 Deg F. Starting at Scappoose Bay / Old Next Adventure docks. The tide is favorable, pushing us up into the bay. We will be starting as the tide is half way up. During our time on the water, the tide will always be rising. This will be a wondering and exploring trip. We will be in shallow water, channels & a creek. After paddling up into the bay a short distance. We will enter Scappoose Creek. Since the tide will be coming in, we will be pushed up Scappoose Creek. This is a kind of fun experience. We will travel up the creek as far as physically possible & the groups commitment to explore, dogging & weaving trees & branches. Once we have had enough of Scappoose Creek, we will then head back out to the bay. Continuing on, we will explore up into the bay as far as the water level will permit. Find a place for lunch. Then head back to our launch site.

Plan on bringing a lunch, sunscreen, sunglasses, & a hat. Dress for the water temperature.

Please understand that the water temperature is 68 degrees. The water temperature is on the fence. And the air will be cool. Play It safe and dress a little warmer. At this time it is not supposed to be sunny. That can of coarse change…

If anyone needs a Wet Exit Certification. Please let us know and we will meet you there early. Be prepared to get wet. “Wet Exit”

Meeting Time:: 1:00:00 PM
Launch Time:: 2:00:00 PM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: R5H6+9P Warren, Oregon
Take out:: Scappoose Paddle Center, Old Next Adventure
Route Alternative for bad weather:: N/A
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Shorty wetsuit
Primary Organizer:: Peter Bezwerchyj
Co-Organizer(s):: Monte Johnston
Has organizer paddled here before?: Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before?: Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current?: Yes
First Aid /CPR Person:: N/A
Maximum number of paddlers:: 12
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 59 Deg F
Estimated Water Temperature:: 68 Deg F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 3.5 Hrs
Tide times & heights:: 10-10-2026 0016-HRS_Minus 0.1 Ft LOW
10-10-2026 0502-HRS_Plus 2.0 Ft HIGH
10-10-2026 1213-HRS_Minus 0.3 Ft LOW
10-10-2026 1720-HRS_Plus 2.7 Ft HIGH, Real high tide up in the bay is 1820. It takes a while for the water to turn around and start to drain back out.
Current information:: Tidal flow
Hazards::
Wind strength:: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
Waves, Swell, Breaking Waves: Level 1: Under 1' waves, no breaking waves
Sea state:: Level 1: Waves up to the deck seam; water glassy to rippled, no whitecaps
Landing types:: Level 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
Currents:: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance:: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing:: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 1
Rating Comments:: Slow wondering paddle
Location::57420 Old Portland Rd, Warren, OR 97053
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Port of St Helens
Link to map of route (Optional):
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Put in::

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon