Depoe Bay to Whale Cove - L3 - T2651

When
July 22, 2026
9:00 AM
Location
Depoe Bay
Spaces left
5
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Full Name:: Nick Marshall
Narrative:: On this paddle, we will explore the Depoe Bay area and hopefully see some whales.
We will meet at 9am and launch at 9:30am.
We will start by paddling to the north side of Depoe Bay, where there are some interesting rock features and beaches. We will explore this area for about an hour. Next, we will paddle south 2.5 miles to Whale Cove, where we will stop for an early lunch (see the photo below). The beach in Whale Cove is only publicly accessible by kayak (the stairs to the beach lead to private property). After lunch, we will explore Whale Cove before paddling 2.5 miles back to Depoe Bay.

Total distance: about 6 miles

We will be off the water by 1:30pm at the latest

Required equipment: Dry suit, Helmet, VHF Radio (fully charged)
Participants should be comfortable entering and exiting a surf zone.
"Local practice requires vessels to make a broadcast on VHF channel 80 indicating their intention
prior to leaving or entering the bay. The Coast Guard Station monitors VHF FM Channel 80."
https://www.cityofdepoebay.org/harbor/page/crossing-depoe-bay-bar

Suggested equipment: camera

Other details

1) There is a $10 launch fee

2) There is often a bar restriction at Depoe Bay
https://www.weather.gov/pqr/allbars
Based on the current forecast for Wednesday
https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Boiler-Bay/forecasts/latest/six_day
I think there will be no restriction, but the forecast could change

3) If there is a bar restriction, then the backup plan is to surf the mouth of the Salmon River at Cascade Head (launch from Knight Park).

4) There is a small tidal exchange, which is ideal
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=9435827&units=standard&bdate=20260722&edate=20260722&timezone=LST/LDT&clock=12hour&datum=MLLW&interval=hilo&action=dailychart

5) Willy Weather Forecast
https://www.willyweather.com/graphs.html?graph=outlook:1,location:111187,series=order:0,id:sunrisesunset,type:forecast,series=order:1,id:swell-height,type:forecast,series=order:2,id:tides,type:forecast,series=order:3,id:wind,type:forecast,series=order:4,id:swell-period,type:forecast

6) NOAA Marine Forecast
https://marine.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.810&lon=-124.100

Meeting Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in::https://maps.app.goo.gl/SyR6QLsMMpHSSfJ4A
Take out::https://maps.app.goo.gl/SyR6QLsMMpHSSfJ4A
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Surf at Cascade Head
Required equipment:: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Nick Marshall
Co-Organizer(s)::
Has organizer paddled here before?: Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before?: Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current?: Yes
First Aid /CPR Person::
Maximum number of paddlers:: 5
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 55
Estimated Water Temperature:: 52
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4
Tide times & heights:: 2026/07/22 Wed 01:36 AM 1.16 L
2026/07/22 Wed 07:50 AM 4.94 H
2026/07/22 Wed 12:41 PM 3.17 L
2026/07/22 Wed 7:17 PM 7.52 H
Current information::
Hazards::
Wind strength:: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Waves, Swell, Breaking Waves: Level 4: Waves up 6', Breaking Waves up to 4'
Sea state:: Level 3: Waves to paddle tops; numerous whitecaps, waves becoming longer
Landing types:: Level 3: Bad footing, rocky shores, or surf up to 1.5'
Currents:: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance:: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing:: Level 3: 1 to 2 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 3
Rating Comments::
Location::https://maps.app.goo.gl/SyR6QLsMMpHSSfJ4A
Photos (Optional):: yes
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station::https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=9435827&units=standard&bdate=20260722&edate=20260722&timezone=LST/LDT&clock=12hour&datum=MLLW&interval=hilo&action=dailychart
Link to map of route (Optional):

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