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Waldport, Oregon, unfolds along the edge of the Pacific, where the Alsea River surrenders its freshwater to the salt-laced air. It lies 40.9 miles west-south-west of Corvallis, OR (from Corvallis, OR: bearing 257°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north-north-east of Yachats. Here, the land shoulders the weight of ancient spruce and hemlock, their dark branches reaching towards a sky often softened by mist. Low-slung buildings, painted in muted tones that echo the driftwood and weathered shingles, hug the curve of the bay, their windows reflecting the restless grey of the water. The air itself carries the tang of brine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the wind, when it blows from the west, whispers secrets of distant shores. Beyond the immediate embrace of the bay, the coastal range rises, a verdant wall that filters the sunlight into a diffused, ethereal glow, particularly potent in the late afternoon hours. The economy of Waldport has long been tied to the bounty of the sea and the forest, a legacy that still colours its character. For generations, fishing boats have bobbed in the harbor, their nets a familiar sight against the backdrop of the estuary, and the scent of drying lumber once perfumed the air from nearby mills. Today, while tourism plays a larger role, the town retains a working-class heart, a place where the rhythm of tides and seasons still dictates the pace of life. The Alsea Bay offers a sheltered haven, its waters a rich feeding ground for seabirds and a popular spot for crabbing and kayaking, while the nearby beaches, accessible by wooden boardwalks that seem to melt into the dunes, invite quiet contemplation. Waldport itself feels like a town that has weathered many a storm, its resilience etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet strength of its natural surroundings.
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| Location | Waldport, Lincoln County, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 44.426786°N, 124.06873°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 97394 |
| Area Code | 503, 971 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Waldport, Oregon, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Waldport includes coordinates 44.426786°N, 124.068730°W, situated in Lincoln County. ZIP code 97394. Telephone area code: 503, 971. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.