Cormorant Cove
About
Cormorant Cove is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 4.3 miles from Seattle. It's a straightforward stop: there's parking on site, and no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 77°F with only about four wet days each month, while winter months bring highs in the upper 40s and rain on most days. Within a few miles are Green House Trail, West Duwamish Greenbelt Trail and Cross Island Trail for a walk. Overnight paddlers can use the Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite at Fort Ward Park, about 5.5 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
Street / roadside
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.
Location
Cormorant Cove
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: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–77°F and lows of 44–58°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Seattle Boeing Fld, WA weather station, 5.9 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan49° high37° low
- Feb51° high37° low
- Mar55° high39° low
- Apr60° high44° low
- May67° high49° low
- Jun71° high54° low
- Jul77° high57° low
- Aug77° high58° low
- Sep72° high54° low
- Oct61° high46° low
- Nov53° high40° low
- Dec48° high36° low
Nearby
- Green House TrailHiking2.6 mi
- West Duwamish Greenbelt TrailHiking3.8 mi
- Cross Island TrailHiking4 mi
- Interpretive TrailHiking4.1 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Ward ParkCamping5.5 mi
- Seattle Urban ClimbingRock climbing5.8 mi
- UW RockRock climbing7.4 mi
- University of Washington Campus and Surrounding AreasRock climbing7.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Cormorant Cove
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.
Jan
49° / 37°
19 wet
Feb
51° / 37°
16 wet
Mar
55° / 39°
17 wet
Apr
60° / 44°
15 wet
May
67° / 49°
12 wet
Jun
71° / 54°
8 wet
Jul
77° / 57°
4 wet
Aug
77° / 58°
4 wet
Sep
72° / 54°
8 wet
Oct
61° / 46°
15 wet
Nov
53° / 40°
17 wet
Dec
48° / 36°
19 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Seattle Boeing Fld, WA, 5.9 mi away at 20 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.
