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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


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

Oregon Coast Whale Watch Week Comes as Scientists Worry About Latest Populati...
Saturday, Dec. 27 through Wednesday, Dec. 31 from Brookings to Warrenton. 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's Crabbing Fleet Heads Out with Whale Entanglement Advisory
Environmental groups petition ODFW for greater whale safety measures. Marine sciences

Investigation of Young Whale Incident on Oregon Coast Already Makes New Finds
Commercial crabbing gear was a part after all, among other findings. Marine sciences

Latest on Oregon Coast Humpback Whale: Rescue Fails, Euthanized
Officials: stay away from this site in north Yachats. Marine sciences

Stranded and Struggling Humpback Whale on Central Oregon Coast Draws Crowds O...
Experts warn stay away from the Yachats site. Dozens try to help but endanger themselves. Marine sciences

55 Years of 'Happy Exploding Whale Day' Celebrated in Oregon Coast's Florence
Nov 12 is the holiday, but Florence's celebrates Nov 16. Florence events, south coast events, Newport events

Bones of N. Oregon Coast Sperm Whale Getting Shuffled As Rest of It Turns Int...
Whale corpse there since June, now parts are rotting or large bones. Marine sciences, Sunset Beach, Gearhart, Seaside

Large Pod of Risso's Dolphins in Rare Encounter Off Central Oregon Coast
Outstanding video from Nehalem and Depoe Bay areas. Whales, Marine sciences

US Coast Guard Rescues Oregon Coast Whale Watch Vessel Disabled at Newport
The Discovery tour boat had 49 people aboard. Weather

Humpback Whales Cavorting Around N. Oregon Coast - Finding the Feeding Frenzy
Reports from Manzanita, Cannon Beach, Seaside, Astoria. Marine sciences

From Whales, Bioluminescent Waves to Low Tides, Oregon Coast is Cookin' This ...
Lots of sightings of different kinds from south to north. Marine sciences


 

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Gray whale seen in Southwest Washington river has died - Oregon Public Broadc...
5 Apr 2026 at 3:45pm
Gray whale seen in Southwest Washington river has died  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Run of Unusual Animal Deaths on Washington Coast: Whale Swims Up River, Skinn...
5 Apr 2026 at 11:49am
Run of Unusual Animal Deaths on Washington Coast: Whale Swims Up River, Skinned Canines  Oregon Coast Beach Connection
The whales are coming back to Oregon. Here?s how to see the great spring migr...
13 Mar 2026 at 1:00am
The whales are coming back to Oregon. Here?s how to see the great spring migration  OregonLive.com
Whale Watch Week on the Oregon coast begins soon. What to know - Statesman Jo...
13 Mar 2026 at 1:00am
Whale Watch Week on the Oregon coast begins soon. What to know  Statesman Journal
SPRING WHALE WATCH WEEK RETURNS TO THE OREGON COAST FOR SPRING BREAK 2026 - T...
20 Mar 2026 at 1:00am
SPRING WHALE WATCH WEEK RETURNS TO THE OREGON COAST FOR SPRING BREAK 2026  Tillamook County Pioneer
Do you speak whale? What to look for during ?Whale Watch Week? - Rogue Valley...
21 Mar 2026 at 1:00am
Do you speak whale? What to look for during ?Whale Watch Week?  Rogue Valley Times
What Whale Watching Week in Oregon can tell us about climate change - Oregon ...
24 Mar 2026 at 7:05am
What Whale Watching Week in Oregon can tell us about climate change  Oregon Capital Chronicle
Spring Whale Watch Week begins along Oregon coast - KOIN.com
21 Mar 2026 at 1:00am
Spring Whale Watch Week begins along Oregon coast  KOIN.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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