Beach

32nd Avenue West Street End

Washington

About

32nd Avenue West Street End is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 2.4 miles from Seattle. It sits within the 32nd Ave. West Boat Launch area, and the land is managed by State Park and Recreation. This is a simple shoreline stop. There is no fee to visit, but swimming is not allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show August highs around 77°F with only about six wet days in July and August, compared with roughly 19 or 20 wet days in December and January. To add a walk to the visit, the Waterfront Trail is about 3.2 miles away and the Burke-Gilman Trail about 3.4 miles. Seattle Urban Climbing and the Green Lake Trail are also within about 4 miles.

Beach Details

Swimming

Not allowed

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.

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Location

32nd Avenue West Street End

Washington

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Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–77°F and lows of 47–57°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo, WA weather station, 7.7 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan47° high37° low1 days with snow
  2. Feb50° high37° low1 days with snow
  3. Mar54° high39° low
  4. Apr59° high43° low
  5. May65° high48° low
  6. Jun70° high53° low
  7. Jul76° high57° low
  8. Aug77° high57° low
  9. Sep71° high53° low
  10. Oct61° high47° low
  11. Nov52° high41° low
  12. Dec46° high37° low1 days with snow

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • 32Nd Ave. West Boat Launch · Public land
Nearest town
Seattle, Washington · 2.4 mi
Managed by
State Park and Recreation

Source: USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places

Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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