Drayton Harbor Park
About
Drayton Harbor Park is a public ocean beach in Washington, about a mile from the town of Blaine. It's a simple stop with parking on site, and there is no fee to visit. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on a beach day without getting in the water. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Blaine show July and August highs around 73°F with only about six wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on most days. For more time outdoors nearby, Dakota Creek offers canoeing about 3 miles away, and the Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve Trail is a hike roughly 7 miles off. Bertrand Creek, another canoeing spot, lies about 10 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
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
Drayton Harbor Park
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 47–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Blaine, WA weather station, 2.6 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan45° high34° low
- Feb48° high35° low
- Mar52° high38° low
- Apr58° high42° low
- May64° high47° low
- Jun69° high52° low
- Jul73° high55° low
- Aug73° high55° low
- Sep67° high50° low
- Oct57° high44° low
- Nov50° high38° low
- Dec44° high34° low
Nearby
- Dakota CreekCanoeing3.2 mi
- Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve TrailHiking6.9 mi
- Bertrand CreekCanoeing9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Drayton Harbor Park
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
45° / 34°
18 wet
Feb
48° / 35°
16 wet
Mar
52° / 38°
17 wet
Apr
58° / 42°
14 wet
May
64° / 47°
11 wet
Jun
69° / 52°
10 wet
Jul
73° / 55°
6 wet
Aug
73° / 55°
6 wet
Sep
67° / 50°
9 wet
Oct
57° / 44°
15 wet
Nov
50° / 38°
19 wet
Dec
44° / 34°
19 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blaine, WA, 2.6 mi away at 60 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.
