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Oregon Coast Whales - Guide to Whale Watching; Whale News

Oregon Coast Whales - Guide to Whale Watching; Whale News

FULL STORY Whale Watch Week is About to Spring on the Oregon Coast, March 21 - 29 - Trained volunteers and park rangers will staff 15 designated viewpoints

Fort Stevens State Park--Peter Iredale Shipwreck
Neahkahnie Mountain Overlook
Cape Meares Lighthouse
Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint
The Whale Watching Center
Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint
Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
Yachats State Recreation Area
Cape Perpetua Turnout
Heceta Head Lightouse
Umpqua Lighthouse
Shore Acres State Park
Face Rock Scenic Viewpoint
Harris Beach State Park


Oregon Coast Whale Reference: (See latest, sometimes up-to-minute sightings near bottom)


What Kind of Whales are Found on Oregon Coast: Details,
Photos
Complete guide to what whales you'll find along these shores: Grays, Orcas, Minkes, Humpbacks, more


Depoe Bay Whale Watch Watch Center - Visitor Information
A myriad of displays about whales, seals and other sea life abound

Tips for Spotting Whales on Oregon Coast The Whale Watch Center in Depoe Bay gives tips on how to find the great beasts

Latest Oregon Coast Whale News


Two More Dead Whales on Oregon / Washington Coast, Why It's Happening
Oregon whale was so decayed it was in two pieces; Washington whale also a gray and emaciated. Sciences, Rockaway Beach, Long Beach

Two More Whales Wash Up on Washington Coast This Week: One a Rarity
One a Baird's beaked whale the other the 11th gray whale in a month. Marine sciences, Ocean Shores, Moclips

Pacific Fishery Management Settles on 2026 Oregon Coast Salmon Seasons, Keepi...
Some of the guidance keeps whale food sources in consideration. Marine sciences

Another Gray Whale Washes Up on Oregon Coast, at Seaside: Early Observations,...
The sixth in the NW in three weeks; early indications suggest it may have been undernourished. Marine sciences

Another Dead Whale Stranding, This Time Near Yachats on Central Oregon Coast
Reports differ on whether it was alive at first; scientists are examining the carcass. Marine sciences

'Secret Season' on Oregon Coast: April and May's Unique Aspects
Whales, the most photogenic skies of the year, wild foam and minus tides. Weather, marine sciences, travel tips, traffic

First Major Orca Sighting on Oregon Coast of the Year - Look for More Soon
Florence again saw the first sighting; more killer whales are likely on the way.

More Odd Washington Coast Whale News: Another Seen Inland, Some Necropsy Results
Preliminary findings from the Willapa River whale as another moves inland today. Marine sciences

Finalized Report on Euthanized Oregon Coast Whale in Nov: Many Diseases
The whale at Yachats in November had a multitude of chronic conditions which were killing it. Marine sciences

Washington Coast Dealing with Three Dead Gray Whales and How They Died
Two bodies stranded at Ocean Shores, one swam upriver and died. Marine sciences

Run of Unusual Animal Deaths on Washington Coast: Whale Swims Up River, Skinn...
Grisly series of canine deaths, two whale strandings, another gray whale swims upriver then dies. Crime, marine sciences

Deceased Whale on Oregon Coast: Scientists May Already Have Clue in Cause of ...
Gray whale in Florence may be connected to 'skinny whales' issue of decade. Marine sciences

When Oregon Coast Whales Spout Rainbows - Yes, It's a Thing
The one thing whales off Oregon and Washington have in common with unicorns. Marine sciences

Whale Watch Week is About to Spring on the Oregon Coast, March 21 - 29
Trained volunteers and park rangers will staff 15 designated viewpoints. Marine sciences. Brookings events, Gold Beach events, Port Orford events, Coos Bay events, Bandon events, Florence events, Yachats events, Newport events, Lincoln City events, Rockaway Beach events, Manzanita events, Cannon Beach events, Seaside events, Astoria events

Oregon Coast Crabbing Petition Denied, Rulemaking Process Remains on Course
A petition on procedural matters denied; no major changes yet. Whale

Oceanfront Kitchettes in Seaside, Near Gearhart, Near Cannon Beach
Large rooms right up against the surf and Promenade. Watch for whales as you prepare a meal. Seaside reviews, hotel reviews, specials

Slightly Rare: Fin Whale Washes Up on N. Oregon Coast - and They Knew It Was ...
Only 3 others have washed up since 2002; this one near Seaside, Gearhart. Video. Marine sciences

ODFW Implements Changes Aimed at Cutting Chances of Whale Entanglement Off Or...
Late season rules for commercial crabbing now a month earlier. Marine sciences

Oregon Coast This Week: Grisly 'Globster' Stuck in Devil's Punchbowl, Rescue ...
A whale carcass is floating around Devil's Punchbowl; an injured hiker was rescued at Bayocean. Marine sciences

The Opposite of an Exploding Whale: Oregon Coast History of 'Zombie Whales'
1952: whale would not stay buried. Was it finally entombed in cement. Marine sciences

Forecasts for Oregon Coast Whale Watch Week, How Well It Cooperates
Chilly and windy at times but mostly calm waves that let you spot them. Weather


 

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Gray whales are starving. Some have died off Oregon Coast - Oregon Public Bro...
20 Apr 2026 at 1:00am
Gray whales are starving. Some have died off Oregon Coast  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Another gray whale washes up on Oregon Coast. What we know - Statesman Journal
16 Apr 2026 at 1:00am
Another gray whale washes up on Oregon Coast. What we know  Statesman Journal
They Tried to Move a Whale - The Atlantic
2 May 2026 at 6:29am
They Tried to Move a Whale  The Atlantic
Pair of Killer Whales Wow Crowds Along Oregon Coast - Video - Oregon Coast Be...
27 Apr 2026 at 8:44am
Pair of Killer Whales Wow Crowds Along Oregon Coast - Video  Oregon Coast Beach Connection
Fourth whale beaches along the Oregon Coast - newportnewstimes.com
17 Apr 2026 at 1:00am
Fourth whale beaches along the Oregon Coast  newportnewstimes.com
Whale deaths are up on Oregon and Washington coasts, but what?s causing them?...
21 Apr 2026 at 1:00am
Whale deaths are up on Oregon and Washington coasts, but what?s causing them?  KOIN.com
What Whale Watching Week in Oregon can tell us about climate change - Oregon ...
24 Mar 2026 at 1:00am
What Whale Watching Week in Oregon can tell us about climate change  Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Oregon Coast's Forested State Park Has Camping, Miles Of Trails, And A Be...
1 May 2026 at 11:45am
The Oregon Coast's Forested State Park Has Camping, Miles Of Trails, And A Beach With Whale Watching  islands.com




Latest Oregon Whale Watching Updates (Sometimes minute-by-minute)

Oregon Coast Whales Guide - Whale Watching Articles

Where Are You Going to Next on the Oregon Coast?

Where Can I Find Detailed Oregon Coast Travel and Map Information? Great for finding places to see whales

Oregon Coast Scientists Use DNA to Look Into Whale Decimation Scientists based mostly on the Oregon coast have identified what species of whales were killed by early 20th century whale hunters in the Southern Hemisphere, enabling to piece together more about the decimation of the species. Researchers from the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport and at OSU in Corvallis used DNA from the bones of whales that once littered South Georgia Island in the South Atlantic Ocean and found a high genetic diversity among the slain cetaceans

Latest in Oregon Coast Curious Science: Whales from Space, Dolphin, Skeleton, Pirate Ship, Weather Extremes - take a look at the weather extremes in recent weeks: from major snow storms, major wind storms to conditions so dry there were extremely rare fires on the coast.

Best of Oregon Coast Lodging for Whale Watching, Whale Watch Week Find places to stay while seeing the whales at Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Oceanside, Netarts, Tierra Del Mar, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Yachats, Florence

Killer Whales Spotted All Over Oregon Coast Normally seen on the central coast, they've been spotted up north as well

Oregon Coast Whale Watching Set Records, Numbers Still Good - It's a case of whale, whales, whales on the coast, and it'll be that way for a while....

Baby Whale on Oregon Coast Died of Rope Entanglement A dead baby Gray whale washed up onto a north Oregon coast beach Friday

Rare Minke Whale Strands on North Oregon Coast A baby Minke whale washed up Tuesday near the south jetty of the Columbia River

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