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
40 ft
Type
Shore
Typical Visibility
15 ft
Conditions Summary
Best time today
7AM - 9AM
BAD
Best day in forecast
Tuesday
BAD
2026-02-03
Community-reported visibility
n/a
Warnings for today
High waves expected today
Strong surge expected today
High bacteria levels due to recent rainfall
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.
