Westport tides

Westport and the surrounding Westport-Union Landing State Beach offer three miles of rugged, rugged coastline backed by steep bluffs and gravelly sand beaches. Surfing occurs along exposed beach breaks, though heavy swells and strong rip currents make conditions suited primarily for advanced surfers. While traditional tide pooling is limited on the open sand, exposed rocky reefs at the base of the cliffs harbor mussels and barnacles, and beachcombing for driftwood and rocks is popular. Checking tide charts before visiting is critical, as high tides submerge much of the beach against the cliff walls, leaving low tide as the only safe window for walking the shoreline.