Ecola State Park

Ecola Park Rd, Cannon Beach, OR 97110

A 9-mile stretch of Oregon coastal headland between Cannon Beach and Seaside — high cliff overlooks at Ecola Point, the secluded Indian Beach, and the Tillamook Head trail with Lewis & Clark connections. Goonies fans will recognize the Cannon Beach view from Ecola Point.

Skip the beach today.

57% rain · 11.8ft waves · NWS alert active

Full NWS forecast for Today

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain. Mostly cloudy. Low around 51, with temperatures rising to around 53 overnight. South southwest wind 20 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 51 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Weather

  • 61°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • 57% rain — rain likely at some point
  • 29 mph wind — strong wind — umbrellas will flip

Water

  • 55°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry

Safety

  • 11.8ft waves — big surf — strong currents, expert swimmers only
  • NWS alert active — storm warning issued november 6 at 11:55pm pst until november 8 at 4:00am pst by nws portland or
skip
0 Swim
0 Sunbathe
24 Walk
48 Photo

Best for photography today

Water level 1.2 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 9439040 · Observed 9.28 ft · Predicted 8.03 ft

Weather alert in effect

Storm Warning issued November 6 at 11:55PM PST until November 8 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Air Temp
61°F
Cloudy
Wind
10 to 29 mph
S
Rain
57%
Today
Air Quality
29 Good
PM2.5 (fine particles) · Tillamook
UV Peak
1 Low
Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~200m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 12 PM
Tomorrow
56°F
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Water Temp
55°F
Too cold to swim
Wave Height
11.8 ft
14s · W swell
Barometer
29.88 inHg
1012 hPa · buoy 46029
Sunrise
7:04 AM
Sunset
4:54 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Time Type Height
5:26 AM Low 1.6 ft
11:32 AM High 9.2 ft
6:18 PM Low -0.6 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9439040, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

Today Nov 7
61°

Light Rain Likely

57%
23
Sun Nov 8
56°

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

31%
34
Mon Nov 9
57°

Light Rain

82%
17
Tue Nov 10
59°

Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain Likely

90%
0
Wed Nov 11
62°

Chance Light Rain

27%
42
Thu Nov 12
58°

Chance Light Rain

49%
34
Fri Nov 13
56°

Light Rain

76%
16
  • critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 55°F — dangerously cold
  • optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 57% rain chance

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

Parking

State park lot, $5/vehicle day-use.

Dogs

Dogs allowed leashed.

Entry Fee

$10/vehicle (Oregon state-park day-use, raised from $5 in 2025).

Address

Ecola Park Rd, Cannon Beach, OR 97110

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Is it safe to swim at Ecola State Park today?

Ecola 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 Ecola State Park dog-friendly?

Dogs allowed leashed.

Is there an entry fee at Ecola State Park?

$10/vehicle (Oregon state-park day-use, raised from $5 in 2025).

Are there lifeguards at Ecola State Park?

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

What amenities are at Ecola State Park?

Amenities at Ecola State Park include restrooms, picnic area, hiking trails.

When is the water warmest at Ecola 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 Ecola State Park located?

Ecola State Park is in Clatsop County, OR, at Ecola Park Rd, Cannon Beach, OR 97110.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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