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.

Ideal for photography.

NWS alert active · 67% rain · 58°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

Patchy fog before 8am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. West wind 0 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain. Cloudy. Low around 52, with temperatures rising to around 54 overnight. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Weather

  • 59°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • 67% rain — rain likely at some point
  • Fog — low visibility — good for moody photos, less for swimming

Water

  • 58°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry

Safety

  • NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 25 at 1:05am pdt until june 26 at 5:00am pdt by nws portland or
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0 Swim
22 Sunbathe
43 Walk
89 Photo

Best for photography today

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued June 25 at 1:05AM PDT until June 26 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

NWS · In effect through Jun 26, 12:00 PM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Seas 4 to 7 ft at 6 seconds and south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Air Temp
59°F
Cloudy
Wind
0 to 7 mph
W
Rain
67%
Today
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 01 PM
Tomorrow
58°F
Light Rain then Rain Showers
Water Temp
58°F
Cold
Next Low Tide
4:46 PM
3.0 ft · in 2.0h
Barometer
29.96 inHg
1015 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
9 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 3mo ago
Sunrise
8:26 AM
Sunset
12:10 AM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
5:21 AM Low 0.2 ft
11:37 AM High 6.1 ft
4:46 PM Low 3.0 ft
10:54 PM High 8.4 ft
Today Jun 25
59°

Patchy Fog then Light Rain Likely

67%
31
Fri Jun 26
58°

Light Rain then Rain Showers

88%
13
Sat Jun 27
58°

Rain Showers

90%
13
Sun Jun 28
58°

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Light Rain

64%
32
Mon Jun 29
58°

Chance Light Rain

35%
45
Tue Jun 30
58°

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

16%
48
Wed Jul 1
59°

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

15%
50
  • critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 58°F — dangerously cold

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 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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