Chance A La Mer / Ocean Shores Main Entrance
About
Chance A La Mer / Ocean Shores Main Entrance is a public ocean beach on the Washington coast, about a mile from the community of Oyehut. It serves as the main entrance to the beach at Ocean Shores, with restrooms on site. Swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the driest and mildest time to come. July and August typically bring highs around 67 to 68°F and only about seven wet days a month, according to typical averages from a nearby weather station at Hoquiam. Winter months typically run in the 40s with rain on most days. For a walk inland, Weatherwax Trail is about 2 miles away, and Bottle Beach Interpretive Trail is roughly 10 miles off.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Chance A La Mer / Ocean Shores Main Entrance
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–68°F and lows of 47–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Hoquiam Bowerman Ap, WA weather station, 12 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan47° high38° low
- Feb50° high38° low
- Mar52° high39° low
- Apr56° high42° low
- May60° high47° low
- Jun63° high51° low
- Jul67° high54° low
- Aug68° high54° low
- Sep67° high51° low
- Oct59° high45° low
- Nov52° high40° low
- Dec47° high37° low
Nearby
- Weatherwax TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Bottle Beach Interpretive TrailHiking9.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
