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Columbia River Mouth — Cape Disappointment

Independent viewing notes for the public source operated by Washington State Parks in Ilwaco, Washington.

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Columbia River Mouth — Cape Disappointment

A dramatic look toward the Columbia River meeting the Pacific, with changing surf, weather, visibility and ship traffic.

Location
Ilwaco, Washington
Operator
Washington State Parks
Source type
Official park camera
Facts checked
2026-08-19

Verified source facts

Best for
Ocean swell, river-mouth weather, visibility and vessel traffic
Not ideal for
Navigation or replacing official marine forecasts, warnings or local safety decisions
Camera type
Official park camera
Refresh
Live or frequently refreshed imagery; exact rate varies by source
Audio
Not confirmed by operator
Night viewing
Limited unless the source provides sufficient lighting
View
Toward the featured river mouth, harbour entrance or coastal bar
Best viewing time
Local daylight; changing weather and tide can make repeat visits worthwhile
Seasonality
Year-round; storms, fog and maintenance can affect availability
Typical activity
Ocean swell, river-mouth weather, visibility and vessel traffic
Camera movement
Fixed or operator-controlled depending on source
Known limitations
Weather, darkness, maintenance, bandwidth and operator policy can affect availability.
What may be visibleColumbia River mouth · Cape Disappointment · Pacific Ocean

Why this listing is useful

A dramatic look toward the Columbia River meeting the Pacific, with changing surf, weather, visibility and ship traffic. The official source opens in a new tab, while this independently researched profile remains available for comparison and discovery.

Accuracy standard

  • Live video and refreshed still images are labeled separately.
  • Unknown details are labeled rather than guessed.
  • Availability can change without notice.

Observation only: Never use a public webcam as a substitute for official navigation, marine forecasts, warnings or local safety advice.