Cattle Point, Beach 326a
About
Cattle Point, Beach 326a is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 6 miles from Friday Harbor. It's a simple stop with restrooms and accessible access, and there is no fee to visit. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on enjoying the shoreline from dry land. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. Typical averages from the nearby Friday Harbor airport weather station show July highs around 72°F with only about six wet days in the month, while the rainiest stretch runs from October through January. The beach makes an easy pairing with a short hike. The Cattle Point trail starts about a tenth of a mile away, and Mount Finlayson Trail and Third Lagoon Trail are both within a mile. Jakle's Lagoon Trail is also close by, under a mile from the beach.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Cattle Point, Beach 326a
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 44–50°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Friday Harbor Ap, WA weather station, 5.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan47° high37° low
- Feb48° high36° low
- Mar53° high38° low
- Apr57° high41° low
- May64° high44° low
- Jun68° high48° low
- Jul72° high50° low
- Aug73° high50° low
- Sep68° high48° low
- Oct58° high44° low
- Nov51° high40° low
- Dec46° high37° low
Nearby
- Cattle PointHiking0.1 mi
- Finlayson SpurHiking0.6 mi
- Mount Finlayson TrailHiking0.6 mi
- Third Lagoon TrailHiking0.7 mi
- Jakle’s Lagoon TrailHiking0.8 mi
- Jakle's Lagoon Nature TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Canoe Island French CampCamping7.5 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Spencer Spit State ParkCamping7.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Cattle Point, Beach 326a
Best months: April–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.
Jan
47° / 37°
16 wet
Feb
48° / 36°
14 wet
Mar
53° / 38°
14 wet
Apr
57° / 41°
11 wet
May
64° / 44°
9 wet
Jun
68° / 48°
7 wet
Jul
72° / 50°
6 wet
Aug
73° / 50°
8 wet
Sep
68° / 48°
12 wet
Oct
58° / 44°
15 wet
Nov
51° / 40°
16 wet
Dec
46° / 37°
16 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Friday Harbor Ap, WA, 5.5 mi away at 109 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.
