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Whaleshead Beach
4.8★ · 204 Google ratings · Brookings, Oregon
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At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 120 ft away
Walk
250 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 230 ft away
Water
53°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Length
1.1 miles of shoreline
Sand
325 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Whaleshead Beach
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1Parking130 ft from the listing2Restrooms230 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Come for sunset or solitude
The beach remains largely uncrowded even on weekends, making it ideal for photography or peaceful evening visits.
Visit at low tide for tide pools
At low tide the beach expands dramatically, revealing tide pools, rock formations, and sea life across a much wider area.
Check road conditions before driving down
The gravel road has deep ruts and gullies that are passable in dry conditions but difficult or impassable.
Park at top if you doubt your vehicle
A small upper parking lot near US 101 connects to a five-minute walk down to the beach, avoiding.
Expect a steep return hike
The main trail from the lower parking lot back to the beach has a notably steep grade.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
57°F · overcast
Water
53°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
8.0 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
9 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 06:37 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:22 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 7:24 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Brookings, OR 97415
🅿 Parking 120 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 250 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 230 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Whaleshead Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 120 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Whaleshead Beach?
250 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Whaleshead Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 230 ft from the listing.
When is Whaleshead Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
