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Cattle Point Lighthouse Recreation Site

Washington

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Cattle Point Lighthouse Recreation Site is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 6 miles from Friday Harbor. The site has restrooms and is accessible. Swimming is not allowed, and there is no fee. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July and August highs run about 72 to 73°F with six to eight wet days a month, based on averages from a nearby weather station at Friday Harbor's airport. Winter is cooler and wetter, with highs in the mid-40s and about 16 wet days a month from November through January. The Cattle Point hike starts just 0.2 mile away. The Third Lagoon Trail, the Mount Finlayson Trail and Jakle's Lagoon Trail are all within a mile, making it easy to pair a beach stop with a walk.

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.

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Cattle Point Lighthouse Recreation Site

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, 5.4 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan47° high37° low
  2. Feb48° high36° low
  3. Mar53° high38° low
  4. Apr57° high41° low
  5. May64° high44° low
  6. Jun68° high48° low
  7. Jul72° high50° low
  8. Aug73° high50° low
  9. Sep68° high48° low
  10. Oct58° high44° low
  11. Nov51° high40° low
  12. Dec46° high37° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Friday Harbor, Washington · 6.1 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Cattle Point Lighthouse Recreation Site

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.

  1. Jan

    47° / 37°

    16 wet

  2. Feb

    48° / 36°

    14 wet

  3. Mar

    53° / 38°

    14 wet

  4. Apr

    57° / 41°

    11 wet

  5. May

    64° / 44°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    68° / 48°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    72° / 50°

    6 wet

  8. Aug

    73° / 50°

    8 wet

  9. Sep

    68° / 48°

    12 wet

  10. Oct

    58° / 44°

    15 wet

  11. Nov

    51° / 40°

    16 wet

  12. Dec

    46° / 37°

    16 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Friday Harbor Ap, WA, 5.4 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.