Cascade Head Paddle - L3 - T2649

When
July 18, 2026
9:00 AM
Location
Knight Park
Spaces left
7
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3 registrants

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Full Name:: Nick Marshall
Narrative:: On this paddle, we will play in the waves at Cascade Head, and, conditions permitting, will paddle to the two arches and back.

This is an ocean paddle. Each paddler is responsible for evaluating the conditions and deciding whether to paddle. Conditions and plans may change up to the time of launch. Participants should be comfortable entering and exiting a surf zone

We will meet at 9:00am at Knight Park in Otis, OR (45°02'26.4"N 123°59'36.6"W) and launch at 9:45am.

We will start by paddling to the mouth of the Salmon River, arriving near low tide (low -.75ft @ 10:10am). Next, we will play in the waves near the mouth for about half an hour to assess the conditions.

At this point, we will land on the beach and make the decision as a group whether to paddle through the surf to the arches (45°03'41.5"N 124°01'04.9"W) and back (approximately 3 miles round trip). The backup plan is to continue to play in the waves at the river mouth. Afterward, paddlers can practice rescues if interested. We plan to be off the water by 1:45pm at the latest.

Total distance: 3-6 miles, depending on whether we paddle to the arches

Forecast Links:

NOAA Marine
https://marine.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=45.050&lon=-124.080

NOAA Tide
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=9436381&units=standard&bdate=20260718&edate=20260718&timezone=LST/LDT&clock=12hour&datum=MLLW&interval=hilo&action=dailychart

NOAA Weather
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=45.047&lon=-123.900

Willy Weather
https://www.willyweather.com/graphs.html?graph=outlook:1,location:219775,series=order:0,id:sunrisesunset,type:forecast,series=order:1,id:swell-height,type:forecast,series=order:2,id:tides,type:forecast,series=order:3,id:wind,type:forecast,series=order:4,id:swell-period,type:forecast

Surf Forecast
https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Lincoln-City/forecasts/latest/six_day

Stonewall Bank Buoy
https://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=46050

Meeting Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:45:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in::https://maps.app.goo.gl/tdDLgnP7CBXo7D4s9
Take out::https://maps.app.goo.gl/tdDLgnP7CBXo7D4s9
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Play in waves
Required equipment:: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Nick Marshall
Co-Organizer(s):: Denise Harrington
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::
Maximum number of paddlers:: 5
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 65F
Estimated Water Temperature:: 52F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 3.5 hours
Tide times & heights:: 2026/07/18 Sat 03:15 AM 6.60 H
2026/07/18 Sat 10:10 AM -0.75 L
2026/07/18 Sat 4:22 PM 6.67 H
2026/07/18 Sat 10:39 PM 0.91 L
Current information::
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:: Level 3: Bad footing, rocky shores, or surf up to 1.5'
Currents:: Level 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance:: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing:: Level 3: 1 to 2 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 3
Rating Comments::
Location:: 45°02'26.4"N 123°59'36.6"W
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station::https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=9436381&units=standard&bdate=20260718&edate=20260718&timezone=LST/LDT&clock=12hour&datum=MLLW&interval=hilo&action=dailychart
Link to map of route (Optional):
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