Hadlock Boat Launch
About
Hadlock Boat Launch is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 1.8 miles from Port Hadlock-Irondale. It's a straightforward spot with restrooms on site, and a fee is charged. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on using the beach and launch for other purposes. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. July and August typically bring highs around 73°F with only about six wet days a month, based on typical averages from a nearby weather station in Port Townsend. Lower Oak Bay Campground is about 1.3 miles away for an overnight stay. For a walk, the Tamanowas Trail and Tamanowas Rock Sanctuary Trail are both roughly 2 miles off, and the Quimper Trail is about 2.2 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Fee charged
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Hadlock 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 63–73°F and lows of 47–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Port Townsend, WA weather station, 5.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high38° low
- Feb49° high38° low
- Mar52° high40° low
- Apr57° high43° low
- May63° high47° low
- Jun68° high51° low
- Jul73° high53° low
- Aug73° high54° low
- Sep68° high51° low
- Oct58° high46° low
- Nov50° high41° low
- Dec45° high38° low
Nearby
- Lower Oak Bay CampgroundCamping1.3 mi
- Tamanowas TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Tamanowas Rock Sanctuary TrailHiking2 mi
- Quimper TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Cascade TrailHiking2.3 mi
- Cascade Marine Trail Campsite - Kinney PointCamping3.3 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Flagler State ParkCamping4.6 mi
- Snow CreekCanoeing9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Hadlock Boat Launch
Best months: April–October. 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
46° / 38°
16 wet
Feb
49° / 38°
13 wet
Mar
52° / 40°
14 wet
Apr
57° / 43°
12 wet
May
63° / 47°
11 wet
Jun
68° / 51°
9 wet
Jul
73° / 53°
6 wet
Aug
73° / 54°
6 wet
Sep
68° / 51°
8 wet
Oct
58° / 46°
12 wet
Nov
50° / 41°
16 wet
Dec
45° / 38°
17 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Port Townsend, WA, 5.7 mi away at 100 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.
