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Anacortes Ferry Terminal Beach

Washington

About

Anacortes Ferry Terminal Beach is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 2 miles from the community of Alexander Beach. There is no fee to visit. Summer brings the driest and warmest conditions. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Anacortes show highs around 75°F in July and August, with lows in the mid-50s and only about five wet days in each of those months. June and September are a little cooler, with highs near 70°F. From November through January, highs drop to the upper 40s and low 50s, lows sit near 37 to 40°F, and rain falls on roughly 18 days a month. Spring warms gradually, from highs in the mid-50s in March to the mid-60s by May. Paddlers will find several Cascadia Marine Trail campsites for human-powered boats close by, including Cypress Head about 4.5 miles away, Saddlebag Island at about 5.6 miles, and the site at Deception Pass State Park at about 6.2 miles. For a walk, the Perimeter Trail is roughly 6.8 miles away.

Beach Details

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.

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Anacortes Ferry Terminal Beach

Washington

Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–75°F and lows of 46–54°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Anacortes, WA weather station, 2.6 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan48° high37° low
  2. Feb51° high37° low
  3. Mar54° high40° low
  4. Apr59° high43° low
  5. May66° high48° low
  6. Jun70° high52° low
  7. Jul75° high54° low
  8. Aug75° high54° low
  9. Sep70° high51° low
  10. Oct61° high46° low
  11. Nov53° high40° low
  12. Dec47° high37° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Anacortes, Washington · 2.4 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

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