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Birch Bay Near Terrell Creek

Washington

About

Birch Bay Near Terrell Creek is a public ocean beach in Washington, right at the town of Birch Bay, about a tenth of a mile from its center. Swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time for a beach day. July and August bring typical highs around 73°F and only about six wet days a month, according to averages from a nearby weather station in Blaine. Winter is much cooler and wetter, with highs in the mid-40s. Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve Trail is about 3 miles away for a short hike, and Dakota Creek, about 4 miles off, offers canoeing. Farther afield, Hanadori Trail and Nooksack River Trail are each roughly 9 miles away.

Beach Details

Swimming

Allowed

Parking

None at the access

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

Birch Bay Near Terrell Creek

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–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–73°F and lows of 47–55°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Blaine, WA weather station, 4.4 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan45° high34° low
  2. Feb48° high35° low
  3. Mar52° high38° low
  4. Apr58° high42° low
  5. May64° high47° low
  6. Jun69° high52° low
  7. Jul73° high55° low
  8. Aug73° high55° low
  9. Sep67° high50° low
  10. Oct57° high44° low
  11. Nov50° high38° low
  12. Dec44° high34° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Birch Bay, Washington · 0.1 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Birch Bay Near Terrell Creek

Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    45° / 34°

    18 wet

  2. Feb

    48° / 35°

    16 wet

  3. Mar

    52° / 38°

    17 wet

  4. Apr

    58° / 42°

    14 wet

  5. May

    64° / 47°

    11 wet

  6. Jun

    69° / 52°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    73° / 55°

    6 wet

  8. Aug

    73° / 55°

    6 wet

  9. Sep

    67° / 50°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    57° / 44°

    15 wet

  11. Nov

    50° / 38°

    19 wet

  12. Dec

    44° / 34°

    19 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blaine, WA, 4.4 mi away at 60 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.