Cape Lookout State Park

13000 Whiskey Creek Rd W, Tillamook, OR 97141

A sand spit between Netarts Bay and the open Pacific, with the 800-ft Cape Lookout headland jutting two miles into the ocean to the south. The 5-mile out-and-back Cape Trail through old-growth Sitka spruce ends at one of the best whale-watching points on the West Coast.

Decent day for a beach walk.

59°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. North wind 5 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 9 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Weather

  • 59°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • 21 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions
58 /100
good
36 Sunbathe
65 Walk
64 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
59°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 21 mph
N
Rain
0%
Today
Tomorrow
59°F
Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
Next Low Tide
5:23 PM
3.3 ft · in 2.1h
Barometer
30.16 inHg
1021 hPa

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PZZ252)

The PQR office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

  • WAZ201 LONG BEACH WASHINGTON n/a
  • ORZ101 SEASIDE AND CANNON BEACH OREGON n/a
  • ORZ102 MANZANITA, ROCKAWAY BEACH AND PACIFIC CITY OREGON n/a
  • ORZ103 LINCOLN CITY OREGON n/a

NWS SRF · PQR · Issued Jul 12, 1:02 PM

Sunrise
8:39 AM
Sunset
12:03 AM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Time Type Height
5:42 AM Low -1.6 ft
12:41 PM High 6.3 ft
5:23 PM Low 3.3 ft
11:36 PM High 9.4 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9437540, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

Today Jul 12
59°

Sunny

0%
50
Mon Jul 13
59°

Mostly Sunny

0%
59
Tue Jul 14
59°

Mostly Sunny

1%
61
Wed Jul 15
59°

Partly Sunny

4%
63
Thu Jul 16
60°

Partly Sunny

8%
63
Fri Jul 17
60°

Mostly Sunny

1%
46
Sat Jul 18
60°

Mostly Sunny

3%
58

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Parking

Day-use lot with EV chargers; Oregon day-use parking permit required.

Dogs

On 6-ft leash on the beach. Off-leash allowed on the beach north of the campground.

Entry Fee

$10/vehicle Oregon day-use.

Address

13000 Whiskey Creek Rd W, Tillamook, OR 97141

restroomsshowers (campers)campgroundyurtsdeluxe cabinshiking trailsEV chargingRV dump station
Is it safe to swim at Cape Lookout State Park today?

Cape Lookout State Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Cape Lookout State Park dog-friendly?

On 6-ft leash on the beach. Off-leash allowed on the beach north of the campground.

Is there an entry fee at Cape Lookout State Park?

$10/vehicle Oregon day-use.

Are there lifeguards at Cape Lookout State Park?

No lifeguards are stationed at Cape Lookout State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Cape Lookout State Park?

Amenities at Cape Lookout State Park include restrooms, showers (campers), campground, yurts, deluxe cabins, hiking trails, EV charging, RV dump station.

When is the water warmest at Cape Lookout State Park?

The Pacific is cold. Southern California (San Diego to Santa Barbara) peaks in August at 65-72°F. Central and Northern California stay in the upper 50s to low 60s year-round. Oregon and Washington rarely exceed 60°F. Wetsuits are common.

Where is Cape Lookout State Park located?

Cape Lookout State Park is in Tillamook County, OR, at 13000 Whiskey Creek Rd W, Tillamook, OR 97141.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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