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Ferncliff

Washington

About

Ferncliff is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 0.3 miles from the town of Bainbridge Island. There is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. July and August typically reach highs around 77°F with only about six wet days a month, according to typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bremerton. The closest nearby trails are Meigs Park Main Trail, about 1.6 miles away, and Main Loop Trail, about 1.9 miles away. Trillium Trail is about 2.4 miles off, and for overnight stays, Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite at Fort Ward Park lies about 4.5 miles away.

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

Ferncliff

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–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–77°F and lows of 45–55°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Bremerton, WA weather station, 9.7 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan47° high36° low
  2. Feb49° high35° low
  3. Mar54° high38° low
  4. Apr59° high41° low
  5. May66° high46° low
  6. Jun70° high51° low
  7. Jul77° high55° low
  8. Aug77° high55° low
  9. Sep72° high51° low
  10. Oct61° high45° low
  11. Nov51° high39° low
  12. Dec46° high35° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Bainbridge Island, Washington · 0.3 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

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