Thor's Well

"Thrillist 8/2020 TO CATCH THOR’S WELL IN ACTION, it’s widely advised to come an hour before high tide to watch water levels rise, transforming the well from a bubbly, well-meaning cauldron to a violent geyser. But if you really want to time your visit (or if you care about photography), pay attention to the day’s wave height—six or seven feet is a good number for incredible shots. That said, don’t get too close—people have gotten hurt viewing Thor’s Well, waves knocking distracted visitors off their feet and onto the sharp volcanic rock. “The safest and best views are from one of the three elevated viewing areas: Cook’s Chasm parking area, and then two overlooks a short distance down the Captain Cook Trail from the parking area, explains Vicki Penwell, director of the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center. That parking area Penwell is referring to is right off Highway 101—there isn’t a sign for Thor’s Well, but it’s there."