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Hartstene Bridge Boat Launch

Washington

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Hartstene Bridge Boat Launch is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 4.8 miles from the community of Herron Island. It is a boat launch rather than a swimming beach, and swimming is not allowed here. A fee is charged to use the launch. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 78 to 79°F with only about five wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on 20 days a month. For more time outdoors, the Boardwalk is about 2.5 miles away, and the PUD 3 Walking Path is roughly 6.8 miles off. Paddlers can head to Mill Creek, about 7.1 miles away, and the Teresa Johnson Memorial Trail is about 8.8 miles from the launch.

Beach Details

Swimming

Not allowed

Parking

Available

Fee

Fee charged

Restrooms

None

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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Hartstene Bridge 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: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–79°F and lows of 38–52°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Shelton Sanderson Fld, WA weather station, 9.9 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan47° high34° low
  2. Feb50° high33° low
  3. Mar55° high35° low
  4. Apr60° high38° low
  5. May67° high44° low
  6. Jun71° high49° low
  7. Jul78° high52° low
  8. Aug79° high52° low
  9. Sep74° high48° low
  10. Oct61° high41° low
  11. Nov52° high36° low
  12. Dec46° high33° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Herron Island, Washington · 4.8 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Hartstene Bridge Boat Launch

Best months: June–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

    47° / 34°

    20 wet

  2. Feb

    50° / 33°

    17 wet

  3. Mar

    55° / 35°

    19 wet

  4. Apr

    60° / 38°

    16 wet

  5. May

    67° / 44°

    13 wet

  6. Jun

    71° / 49°

    8 wet

  7. Jul

    78° / 52°

    5 wet

  8. Aug

    79° / 52°

    5 wet

  9. Sep

    74° / 48°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    61° / 41°

    15 wet

  11. Nov

    52° / 36°

    19 wet

  12. Dec

    46° / 33°

    20 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Shelton Sanderson Fld, WA, 9.9 mi away at 271 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.