Whaleshead Beach, located in the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, offers shore diving among dramatic sea stacks and rocky formations. The iconic whale-shaped rock provides shelter and creates interesting underwater terrain. Access via a steep trail from the viewpoint.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Depth
12m
Type
Shore
Typical Visibility
5m
Conditions Summary
Best time today
6AM - 10AM
FAIR
Best day in forecast
Tomorrow
FAIR
2026-07-13
Community-reported visibility
n/a
Warnings for today
None
Beach in small cove faces WNW. The whale-shaped sea stack and surrounding rocks cause wave diffraction, reducing W/WNW swell slightly. SW swell enters more directly through open gap to southwest with minimal obstruction. NW swell reduced by coastal headlands to north.