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Nature

Spring 2026 Whale Watch Week

Whale Watching Center Multiple locations on the Oregon Coast
When
Dec 28, 2025 mdi-clock 10:00 AM —
Dec 28, 2025 mdi-clock 1:00 PM

Join us at 15 Whale Watch sites for the annual northbound Spring migration of gray whales. Volunteers will be ready to help you spot the whales and answer your questions.

Total number of whales seen at each park is listed next to the whale watch site. Whale Counts last updated 3/27/26 at 4:30pm

Fort Stevens State Park--Peter Iredale Shipwreck (23)
Neahkahnie Mountain Overlook (11)
Cape Meares Lighthouse (38)
Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint (24)
The Whale Watching Center (24)
Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint (41)

Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint (17)
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area (8)
Yachats State Recreation Area (6)
Cape Perpetua Visitor Center – Viewing Platform (7)
Heceta Head Lighthouse (57)
Umpqua Lighthouse (5)
Shore Acres State Park (35)
Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint (22)
Harris Beach State Park (6)