Gig Harbor Waterfront
About
Gig Harbor Waterfront is a public ocean beach in Washington, about half a mile from the town of Gig Harbor. It sits within the Eddon Boat area, and the beach has restrooms. There is no fee to visit. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on enjoying the shoreline from the beach rather than the water. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 76°F with only four or five wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on 20 or more days. Several other outdoor spots are close by. Adam Tallman Nature Park Trail is about a mile away, and the Central-West Cascades & Seattle climbing area is about 1.2 miles off. Farther out, Sehmel Perimeter Trail is about 2.7 miles away and Point Defiance Park is about 4.3 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
None at the access
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.
Location
Gig Harbor Waterfront
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, 4.6 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
Where it is
- Eddon Boat · Public land
- Nearest town
- Gig Harbor, Washington · 0.6 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Adam Tallman Nature Park TrailHiking1 mi
- Central-West Cascades & SeattleRock climbing1.2 mi
- Sehmel Perimeter TrailHiking2.7 mi
- Wilson Way Bridge BoulderRock climbing4.2 mi
- Lost Lake TrailHiking4.2 mi
- Point Defiance ParkRock climbing4.3 mi
- Interpretive Loop TrailHiking4.7 mi
- Upper Loop TrailHiking4.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
