Overview of Whales Head

Whales Head

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Whales Head is a very nice destination for a day's diving. Kelp beds on the North side of bay provide the most interesting sights. Start at low tide and kick out about 100 yards.

Directions: Located about 7 miles North of Brookings, look for the small sign at the entrance on the ocean-side of the road.

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02/28/2006 Steve Denney (Avg: 3.92 Review) - A couple hundred yard trek to the water brings you to a sandy, easy slope west. First rock has interesting bottom life but the action is beyond the channel between the two large islands. Ling Cod and Octopus live along the south side of the outside island. Pick a calm day.


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Entrance

 Map     Sat
GPS: OR1201
N42°08.8308'
W124°21.3174'

 

Entrance at Whales Head 

The entrance directly off 101 is easy to miss if you don't know what to look for. Now you have no excuse!

Parking

 Map     Sat
GPS: OR1202
N42°08.6431'
W124°21.2826'

 

Parking at Whales Head 

Lots of parking, with picnic tables nearby. You can tell that you'll have somewhat of a hike to get to the water's edge.

Trail Head

 

 

Trail Head at Whales Head 

It's an easy, yet long walk from the parking lot. You might have to get your feet wet crossing a small creek that runs through the beach.

Entry

 Map     Sat
GPS: OR1204
N42°08.5602'
W124°21.4354'

 

Entry at Whales Head 

Pick your entry. If the surf is amenable, kick out between the cliff and the rock. Otherwise, move further down the beach.

Sign

 

 

Sign at Whales Head 

A few words of warning valid for any Pacific Coast diving.

Last Verification: July, 2001  

 

Diver Averages for  Whales Head  (1=worst, 5=best)


Average Site Condition

Ease of Shore Entry:  3.00
Bottom Conditions:  4.00
Reef Conditions:  5.00
Animal Life:  4.00
Plant Life:  4.00
Facilities:  2.00
Solitude 5.00
Roads:  3.00
*Site Average:  3.92
   

Average Enjoyment Level

Snorkel:  1.00
Beginner Scuba:  1.00
Intermediate Scuba:  4.00
Advanced Scuba:  4.00
Night diving Scuba:  1.00

Number of reviews for this site: 1

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