beachcombing
Storm Beachcombing: What Winter Swell Plus a Minus Tide Uncovers
Jul 3, 2026Winter swell strips sand and restocks the wrack line. The 2026-27 daylight minus-tide windows at La Push and Port Orford, plus NWS sneaker-wave rules.
Agate Hunting on the Oregon Coast: Best Time, Rules, and Winter 2026–27 Windows
Jul 3, 2026Winter storms expose Oregon's agate gravel. Computed 2026-27 daylight minus windows at Port Orford and Newport, plus the state's one-gallon rule.
The Best Time for Sea Glass Hunting: Winter Minus Tides, by the Numbers
Jul 2, 2026Winter swell strips the sand; a daylight minus tide reaches the gravel it hides. Computed winter sea glass windows at Port Orford, OR (NOAA 9431647).