Anacortes Ferry Terminal Beach
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.
Location
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.
- Jan48° high37° low
- Feb51° high37° low
- Mar54° high40° low
- Apr59° high43° low
- May66° high48° low
- Jun70° high52° low
- Jul75° high54° low
- Aug75° high54° low
- Sep70° high51° low
- Oct61° high46° low
- Nov53° high40° low
- Dec47° high37° low
Nearby
- name=Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Cypress HeadCamping4.5 mi
- Cascade Marine Trail, campsite for human powered boatsCamping4.5 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail - Saddlebag IslandCamping5.6 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Deception Pass State ParkCamping6.2 mi
- Perimeter TrailHiking6.8 mi
- Hilltop VistaHiking8.2 mi
- Marsh TrailHiking8.7 mi
- Coville CircleHiking8.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)