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.

Great day for photography.

57°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

A slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Weather

  • 57°F air — chilly for a beach day
69 /100
good
52 Sunbathe
71 Walk
76 Photo

Best for photography today

Air Temp
57°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind
13 mph
SSW
Rain
17%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
57°F
Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
Barometer
30.18 inHg
1022 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 Jun 3, 1:02 PM

Sunrise
8:30 AM
Sunset
11:58 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
2:34 AM High 7.9 ft
9:28 AM Low -0.7 ft
4:27 PM High 6.4 ft
9:17 PM Low 3.8 ft
Today Jun 3
57°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

17%
63
Thu Jun 4
57°

Mostly Sunny

1%
67
Fri Jun 5
56°

Light Rain Likely

61%
41
Sat Jun 6
56°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

70%
5
Sun Jun 7
57°

Mostly Sunny

9%
67
Mon Jun 8
57°

Light Rain Likely

55%
41
Tue Jun 9
57°

Chance Light Rain

41%
41

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 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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