The 6 best places to witness king tides on the Oregon and Washington coasts this winter

When winter’s powerful king tides arrive on the Pacific Northwest coast, knowing exactly where to position yourself for the most spectacular views while staying safe is essential.

On a recent episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, hosts Jamie Hale and Chiara Profenna outlined the necessary precautions to go storm watching on the coast, before highlighting some of the best places to do it.

Generative AI was used to summarize a recent episode of the Peak Northwest podcast . This story was reviewed and edited by The Oregonian/OregonLive.

From a notorious Washington state park down to the southern Oregon coast, these six locations offer the perfect combination of dramatic ocean displays and established viewing areas.

Waves crash to the shore at Cape Disappointment State Park in W