Wavecrest Drive
About
Wavecrest Drive is a public ocean beach in far northern California, about 4 miles from the town of Smith River. Entry is free, and dogs are allowed. Summer into early fall is the driest and mildest stretch. A nearby weather station records typical average highs around 68 to 69°F from June through September, with only about four to six wet days a month in that window. Winter brings highs in the mid-50s and rain on roughly 17 to 19 days a month. Within about 6 miles you'll find the Oregon Redwoods - Barrier Free and Oregon Redwoods - Hiking trails, paddling on the Winchuck River and Rowdy Creek, and camping at Ludlum Campground.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Wavecrest Drive
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–69°F and lows of 47–53°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Brookings 2 Se, OR weather station, 4.8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan56° high42° low
- Feb57° high43° low
- Mar58° high43° low
- Apr59° high44° low
- May63° high47° low
- Jun68° high50° low
- Jul69° high52° low
- Aug67° high53° low
- Sep68° high51° low
- Oct65° high48° low
- Nov58° high45° low
- Dec57° high42° low
Nearby
- Oregon Redwoods - Barrier FreeHiking4.1 mi
- Oregon Redwoods - HikingHiking4.1 mi
- Winchuck RiverCanoeing4.8 mi
- Rowdy CreekCanoeing5.7 mi
- Bear CreekCanoeing6.6 mi
- Ludlum CampgroundCamping6.8 mi
- Ludlum HouseCamping6.9 mi
- Japanese Bombing SiteHiking8.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
