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Dewatto Bay, Beach 44a

Washington

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Dewatto Bay, Beach 44a is a public beach in Washington, about 5.4 miles from the town of Hoodsport. Access is free, with no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. July and August bring typical highs around 76°F and only about five wet days a month, based on averages from a nearby weather station. Winter is much wetter, with roughly 20 wet days in December and January. Several other outings sit within a few miles. Howell Lake Loop Trail is about 3.7 miles away and Camp Trail about 4.3 miles. Paddlers can look to the Dewatto River, 4 miles off, or Lilliwaup Creek at about 4.8 miles.

Beach Details

Parking

Available

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.

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Location

Dewatto Bay, Beach 44a

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 65–76°F and lows of 46–54°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Cushman Powerhouse #2, WA weather station, 7.2 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan45° high36° low1 days with snow
  2. Feb48° high35° low
  3. Mar52° high37° low
  4. Apr58° high40° low
  5. May65° high46° low
  6. Jun70° high50° low
  7. Jul76° high54° low
  8. Aug76° high54° low
  9. Sep69° high50° low
  10. Oct58° high44° low
  11. Nov50° high39° low
  12. Dec44° high35° low1 days with snow

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Hoodsport, Washington · 5.4 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Dewatto Bay, Beach 44a

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.

  1. Jan

    45° / 36°

    20 wet · 1 snow

  2. Feb

    48° / 35°

    17 wet

  3. Mar

    52° / 37°

    18 wet

  4. Apr

    58° / 40°

    16 wet

  5. May

    65° / 46°

    12 wet

  6. Jun

    70° / 50°

    9 wet

  7. Jul

    76° / 54°

    5 wet

  8. Aug

    76° / 54°

    5 wet

  9. Sep

    69° / 50°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    58° / 44°

    15 wet

  11. Nov

    50° / 39°

    19 wet

  12. Dec

    44° / 35°

    20 wet · 1 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cushman Powerhouse #2, WA, 7.2 mi away at 21 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.