Birdweather PUC installation is LIVE at Cape Blanco!

"The lighthouse needs to be saved for the historic value to be passed down to generations" 🎶 "Because it is beautiful and preserves the past.""

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." It's an incredibly beautiful day; 49°F, 15mph Northerly winds and Ancient Mariner skies. We are happy to report that our new BirdWeather PUC is LIVE and recording various species of birds that regularly visit the Cape Blanco Lighthouse! We are just getting started and will be working with our local Kalmiopsis Audubon Society on this exciting new project!

"What a wonderful treasure we have on the Southern coast! The history and views are amazing! Thank you for preserving it" 🎶 "Cape Blanco is an important part of Oregon coast history. It's restoration and maintenance is important for generations to come." ⎈⎈⎈

The Cape Blanco Lighthouse Greeting Center Gift Shop ⎈⎈⎈

New in the Cape Blanco Lighthouse Greeting Center Gift Shop. These beautiful limited edition cards are lovingly upcycled by Point.B Studio from calendars created for The Lois Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund. Lois Miller was an extraordinary photographer who documented over 300 species in Curry Co. during her lifetime, many right here at Cape Blanco. ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning! It's Monday at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. Birefringence Blue peeking through the Stratus layer with 10mph winds from the NNE; 50°F. ⎈⎈⎈

CAPE BLANCO WEATHER UPDATE, 11:38AM: "The wind speed is about the same, but it has brightened up nicely out here!" 👍

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. No water in rain gauge." Stratus (St) Blue on the cyanometer; 50° at the lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

"It is so important to preserve our history and the beauty of this place! Cape Blanco is unique and iconic! Where there is a will, there is a way! This is still so important to small craft navigation as well!" ~ Thanks for caring about the Cape Blanco Lighthouse ⎈⎈⎈

"This is a beautiful, historic site and should be preserved for generations to come. Please save the lighthouse, it's important ♪ Beautiful Place! Interesting energy in the area - Definitely Historical & needs preserving! Wow — Thank you!!"

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." We bumped up to Coral Blue on the cyanometer and a "Fresh Breeze" (Wind Force 5) on the Beaufort Wind Scale. Holding steady at 49° with Northerly winds. We're going to start sharing our postcards from visitors in support of the Cape Blanco Lighthouse along with our daily weather reports. If you drop by the Cape Blanco Greeting Center Gift Shop ask a docent for a postcard so you can add a note ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. Fog, but no water in rain gauge." Our old friend Solitude Blue always comes to visit when the fog rolls around. It's a crisp cool morning at 49° F with a gentle breeze from the North. We have some new projects happening soon at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse Greeting Center Gift Shop and Interpretive Center. Stay Tuned! ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 0 to 5mph. Alternating fog and misty rain, no water in rain gauge as of yet." We're surrounded by Stratus Blue skies at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse today and we finally get a short reprieve from the northerly wind. ⎈⎈⎈

Cape Blanco North ⎈⎈⎈

Visitors don't believe us when we tell them that there are days with no wind out at Cape Blanco — so here's a photo of our anemometer reading this morning for proof! ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." Pacifica Blue skies at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse today; morning temp of 49°. It's an incredibly beautiful Wednesday ~ Our Greeting Center Gift Shop and Interpretive Center is OPEN from 10AM to 3:30PM ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." A layer of billowing cirrocumulus clouds shelter the Cape Blanco Lighthouse today. Northerly winds continue at 20mph; 30mph maximum; morning temps of 50 degrees. ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." Pacifica Blue skies and a peaceful marine layer out over the ocean today. It's a beautiful Easter Sunday at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. Have a wonderful day and enjoy the sunshine. ⎈⎈⎈

New books by David Zapatka at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse Greeting Center Gift Shop. ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 20 to 30mph. No water in rain gauge." Our favorite shade of Birefringence Blue in the skies today, 51° at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. Fresh breeze from the north with a 33mph max gust 🚩 ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge. Ancient Mariner skies and we're maintaining fresh breeze readings on our anemometer. 51°F as we head into what promises to be a fantastic weather weekend. Plan a trip to Cape Blanco with your family and friends! ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge. 49°F again this morning at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. Incremental Blue on the cyanometer at the deepest hue facing West. A fresh breeze this morning (5 Beaufort Force) forming "white horses" in the mighty Pacific. Come visit! ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 20 to 30mph. No water in rain gauge. Another beautiful, breezy, brisk (49°) day at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. Birefringence Blue on the cyanometer with a strong breeze on the Beaufort wind scale. 🚩 and a max gust of 39mph (gale) 🚩🚩 ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 0 to 5mph. No water in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi! It's a beautiful Monday at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. Navigator blue skies, 57° temp, and a light breeze from the Northeast. A perfect start to the week ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 20 to 25mph. No water in rain gauge. Ancient Mariner skies on the cyanometer and a strong breeze from the North. Lovely weather in the forecast for days ahead. Come meet us at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse! ⎈⎈⎈

STUNNING capture of last night’s full moon and sunset near Cape Blanco by artist Dave Foley ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge. Aaaah ~ Blanco Blue skies on the cyanometer today with a Force 5 wind (a.k.a. Fresh Breeze) on the Beaufort Scale. It just doesn't get much better than this out at the lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. Rain off and on with 3/10th of an inch of water in rain gauge. Coral blue skies on the cyanometer today with a strong and steady Northerly wind. A great day to visit if you love lighthouse weather; Sunnier days are just around the corner! ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 25 to 35mph. No water in rain gauge. It's a lovely day, however the winds have picked up once again at the lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

The wind should lessen later this afternoon, so if you want to know the current wind speed before venturing out, call the Cape Blanco Greeting Center Gift Shop. Have a great Thursday! ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 0 to 5mph. Between Monday and this morning we have 3.5 inches of water in rain gauge. It's a much less windy day out at the lighthouse today and we have a 10% chance of precipitation for the rest of the day, so excellent conditions to come visit the oldest and most westerly continually operating light in Oregon. ⎈⎈⎈

Low wind speeds really do occur out at Cape Blanco! ⎈⎈⎈

The Birdweather PUC at Cape Blanco. ⎈⎈⎈

Ada braves the howling gale. ⎈⎈⎈

We close the Gift Shop if winds are greater than 50 mph. ⎈⎈⎈

It's a blustery morning ~ Southerlies averaging 30mph and we felt that max gust of 53mph! Coral Blue on the cyanometer. Be aware that the winds are very strong along the lighthouse gate road. ⎈⎈⎈

If you aren't a lover of wind and rain, you might consider catching Day 2 of the Oregon Coast Film Festival ~ otherwise we'll see you out at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

There is nothing quite like seeing your movie onscreen at the beautiful Egyptian Theatre in Coos Bay, Oregon! Do yourself a favor and head out for Day 2 of the Oregon Coast Film Festival! ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 25 to 35mph. with intermittent rain. Approximately 1/10th of an inch of water in rain gauge. It's a windy and wet one out at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse this Sunday, Water Blue Skies 💧. ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. No water in rain gauge. Bluebird Skies 🪺 out at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse this morning. Just a wisp of the marine layer on the horizon. ⎈⎈⎈

Come join us out at the Egyptian Theater for the kickoff of the Oregon Coast Film Festival featuring "Meet Me At The (Cape Blanco) Lighthouse" at 7PM. ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 0 to 5mph. No water in rain gauge. We were thrilled to discover on Opening Day that the US Coast Guard has installed a much brighter LED in the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

We're grateful for this replacement while we continue to work for restoration of our lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 5 to 10mph. No water in rain gauge. Great to see that Blanco Blue sky out at the lighthouse again! ⎈⎈⎈

We'll be adding some new features to our Weather Station Project this season that we are pretty excited about. Stay tuned! ⎈⎈⎈

A FEW SCENES from outside on Opening Day out at Cape Blanco. Just beautiful! ⎈⎈⎈

Panorama by Rebecca Malamud-Evans

Heading out to the Cape Blanco Lighthouse on Opening Day ⎈⎈⎈

Cape Blanco Lighthouse ⎈⎈⎈

Needle Rock to the South ⎈⎈⎈

"The Lighthouse Museum" by Ron A. Parker (1978) with 2025 Pacific Coast Lighthouse Poster calendars by artist, designer and author Charles Ziga. ⎈⎈⎈

Setting up the Cape Blanco Greeting Center Gift Shop on Opening Day ⎈⎈⎈

Rainbows at Cape Blanco! ⎈⎈⎈

Levi and John getting ready for our first visitors out at Cape Blanco! 💡♥️ ⎈⎈⎈

USCG Nautical Marker Light in our "AtoN" exhibit. ⎈⎈⎈

Ada suited up for an Opening Day Lighthouse Run. ⎈⎈⎈

The Cape Blanco Greeting Center Gift Shop and Interpretive Center is OPEN from 10AM-3:30PM every Wednesday—Monday (closed on Tuesdays for cleaning and maintenance). Many thanks to artist Darren Evans for installing our OPEN sign at 10AM on the dot. We appreciate YOU and all of our docents that help keep our historic sites accessible to the public. Come visit! ⎈⎈⎈

The Crew arrives at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

Moody lighthouse skies provide the picture perfect backdrop for sign installation. ⎈⎈⎈

Artist Darren Evans installs the OPEN sign. ⎈⎈⎈

Installing the OPEN sign in preparation for Opening Day! ⎈⎈⎈

Visitors patiently waiting for the Cape Blanco Lighthouse to reopen to tours 💡♥️ ⎈⎈⎈