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Drip, Drop, Nonstop: Brief Lull Before Portland Downpours, Perilous Coast Surf

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Published on November 14, 2026
Drip, Drop, Nonstop: Brief Lull Before Portland Downpours, Perilous Coast SurfSource: M.O. Stevens / Wikimedia Commons

Portland is waking up Saturday under cloudy skies and temperatures near 52 degrees, but the umbrella schedule may briefly loosen by afternoon. Rain is likely before 2 p.m.

The break will not last long. Rain returns after 7 p.m. Saturday, with a near-certain chance of wet weather overnight and up to a quarter-inch possible, a sharper turn from the forecast covered by Hoodline Friday.

Sunday And Monday Keep The Rain Coming

Sunday looks mostly cloudy, with showers possible and a high near 55. Rain chances are 20% to 40% for interior lowlands, including Portland, Sunday into Monday; Portland should top out around 53 degrees Monday, according to the National Weather Service Portland.

Oregon Coast Conditions Are Dangerous

The Oregon coast is facing a much more serious situation than a routine rainy weekend. A high surf warning continues through noon Saturday, followed by a high surf advisory through early Monday, with breakers around 30 to 35 feet and an extreme sneaker-wave threat.

The National Weather Service advises avoiding beaches if possible, as waves can surge far beyond their usual reach and move logs along the sand. Marine waters also face storm-warning conditions Saturday afternoon into early Sunday, making coastal travel and boating especially risky.

A Brief Midweek Breather

Portland may get a small break late Monday night into Tuesday, with partly sunny skies and a high near 53 on Tuesday. Rain chances rise again Tuesday night and Wednesday.