Cromwell
About
Cromwell is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 1.6 miles from the community of Fox Island. There is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. At a nearby weather station, typical July and August highs average about 76°F with lows near 54°F, and those months average only four to five wet days. Winter is far wetter, with around 21 wet days on average in December and January. Several trails lie within a few miles. Hidden Beach Trail is about 3.3 miles away and Adam Tallman Nature Park Trail about 3.5 miles. Climbers can head to Point Defiance Park and Wilson Way Bridge Boulder, both about 5.5 miles out.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
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
Cromwell
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 64–76°F and lows of 47–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Tacoma Narrows Ap, WA weather station, 2 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high36° low
- Feb48° high37° low
- Mar53° high39° low
- Apr57° high41° low
- May64° high47° low
- Jun70° high51° low
- Jul76° high54° low
- Aug76° high54° low
- Sep70° high51° low
- Oct59° high46° low
- Nov50° high40° low
- Dec46° high36° low
Nearby
- Hidden Beach TrailHiking3.3 mi
- Adam Tallman Nature Park TrailHiking3.5 mi
- Interpretive Loop TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Upper Loop TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Wilson Way Bridge BoulderRock climbing5.5 mi
- Point Defiance ParkRock climbing5.5 mi
- Central-West Cascades & SeattleRock climbing5.6 mi
- TacomaRock climbing8.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
