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Freshwater Bay Boat Launch

Washington

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Freshwater Bay Boat Launch is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 9 miles from Port Angeles. It's a simple stop with restrooms on site, and there is no fee to use it. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Port Angeles show July and August highs around 68 to 70°F, with only five or six wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on 17 days a month. Several other outdoor spots sit close by. Bunker Ridge Trail is about a mile away, and Salt Creek offers canoeing about 2 miles off. Crackenstein, a climbing area, is just over 2 miles away, and Striped Peak Trail is about 3 miles away.

Beach Details

Parking

Available

Fee

Free

Restrooms

Yes

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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Freshwater Bay Boat Launch

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 60–70°F and lows of 43–51°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Port Angeles Intl Ap, WA weather station, 6.9 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan45° high33° low
  2. Feb47° high33° low
  3. Mar50° high35° low
  4. Apr54° high39° low
  5. May60° high43° low
  6. Jun63° high47° low
  7. Jul68° high51° low
  8. Aug70° high51° low
  9. Sep66° high47° low
  10. Oct57° high42° low
  11. Nov49° high36° low
  12. Dec45° high33° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Port Angeles, Washington · 9.1 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Freshwater Bay Boat Launch

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° / 33°

    17 wet

  2. Feb

    47° / 33°

    14 wet

  3. Mar

    50° / 35°

    15 wet

  4. Apr

    54° / 39°

    12 wet

  5. May

    60° / 43°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    63° / 47°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    68° / 51°

    5 wet

  8. Aug

    70° / 51°

    6 wet

  9. Sep

    66° / 47°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    57° / 42°

    14 wet

  11. Nov

    49° / 36°

    17 wet

  12. Dec

    45° / 33°

    17 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Port Angeles Intl Ap, WA, 6.9 mi away at 288 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.