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Sunny
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Tillamook County, OR · Pacific Ocean
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.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Weather
- 65°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
71 /100
great
60 Sunbathe
75 Walk
73 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
65°F
Sunny
Wind
7 to 15 mph
N
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
Water
Water Temp
—
Barometer
30.20 inHg
Steady · buoy 46050
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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Sunset
7:39 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:55 AM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| 12:42 PM | High | 7.4 ft |
| 6:07 PM | Low | 1.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:21 AM | High | 8.5 ft |
| 6:38 AM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| 1:19 PM | High | 7.8 ft |
| 6:55 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:12 AM | High | 8.3 ft |
| 7:18 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 1:53 PM | High | 8.1 ft |
| 7:41 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | High | 8.1 ft |
| 7:55 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 2:26 PM | High | 8.3 ft |
| 8:24 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:46 AM | High | 7.7 ft |
| 8:31 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 2:58 PM | High | 8.3 ft |
| 9:06 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:31 AM | High | 7.2 ft |
| 9:06 AM | Low | 1.4 ft |
| 3:29 PM | High | 8.2 ft |
| 9:49 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:16 AM | High | 6.8 ft |
| 9:41 AM | Low | 2.3 ft |
| 4:01 PM | High | 8.0 ft |
| 10:33 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 9437540, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
61°
Mostly Cloudy
5%
62
60°
Mostly Cloudy
3%
67
59°
Showers And Thunderstorms
78%
5
60°
Partly Sunny
6%
67
61°
Mostly Sunny
4%
67
61°
Partly Sunny
8%
69
What to Bring Today
Nothing unusual - conditions are unremarkable today.
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
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
Amenities
Frequently Asked
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS