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Cap Sante Park

Washington

About

Cap Sante Park is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 2 miles from Anacortes. Swimming is not allowed here, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Anacortes put July and August highs around 75°F with only about five wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the upper 40s and rain on roughly 18 days. The beach sits close to several stops on the Cascadia Marine Trail, a network of campsites for paddlers. The nearest is the Saddlebag Island site, about 2.6 miles away, and the Cypress Head campsite lies about 4.7 miles out. The marine trail campsite at Deception Pass State Park is about 7.3 miles away, and the Perimeter Trail hike is just under 10 miles off.

Beach Details

Swimming

Not 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.

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Cap Sante Park

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, 0.5 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 · 2.1 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

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