Halfmoon Bay - City Of Westport
About
Halfmoon Bay is a public ocean beach in Westport, Washington, about a mile from the center of town. Swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to visit. Late summer is the most comfortable time to come. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Grayland show August highs around 67°F and only about 10 wet days, while winter months bring highs in the upper 40s and rain on 20 or more days. Several trails lie within a short drive. Shifting Sands Natural Trail is about 3.5 miles away and Bottle Beach Interpretive Trail is about 3.7 miles away. Farther out are Weatherwax Trail, at about 5.6 miles, and Johns River, a canoeing spot about 9.6 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
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.
Location
Halfmoon Bay - City Of Westport
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, 7.4 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 TrailHiking3.5 mi
- Bottle Beach Interpretive TrailHiking3.7 mi
- Weatherwax TrailHiking5.6 mi
- Johns River Crossover TrailHiking6.6 mi
- Johns RiverCanoeing9.6 mi
- Elk RiverCanoeing9.8 mi
- Sandpiper TrailHiking9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
