Grayland Beach Access
About
Grayland Beach Access is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 2 miles from the town of Grayland. It's a straightforward stretch of coast for anyone looking to reach the water. Swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to use it. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. A nearby weather station in Grayland records typical July and August highs of about 66 to 67°F with lows near 52°F, and these are the driest months, averaging around 10 wet days each. Winter is cool and wet, with highs in the upper 40s and rain on most days. Shifting Sands Natural Trail is less than 3 miles away, and Bottle Beach Interpretive Trail is about 6 miles off. Paddlers can head to Elk River, about 7 miles away, or Johns River, a little under 9 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
None at the access
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
Grayland Beach Access
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 60–67°F and lows of 44–52°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Grayland, WA weather station, 1.1 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan49° high38° low
- Feb51° high37° low
- Mar53° high38° low
- Apr56° high41° low
- May60° high46° low
- Jun64° high50° low
- Jul66° high52° low
- Aug67° high52° low
- Sep67° high49° low
- Oct60° high44° low
- Nov53° high40° low
- Dec48° high37° low
Nearby
- Shifting Sands Natural TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Bottle Beach Interpretive TrailHiking6 mi
- Elk RiverCanoeing6.9 mi
- Johns River Crossover TrailHiking8.3 mi
- Johns RiverCanoeing8.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
