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Hunter Bay County Dock

Washington

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Hunter Bay County Dock is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 9.5 miles from Friday Harbor. It is a simple stop with restrooms on site, swimming allowed, and no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Friday Harbor airport weather station show July and August highs around 72 to 73°F with lows near 50°F, and those months see the fewest wet days of the year. Several short hikes sit close by: Marsh Trail is about 1.8 miles away, Hilltop Vista about 2 miles, and Coville Circle just under 3 miles. For an overnight, the Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite at Spencer Spit State Park is roughly 5.3 miles away.

Beach Details

Swimming

Allowed

Parking

Available

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.

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Hunter Bay County Dock

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 64–73°F and lows of 44–50°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Friday Harbor Ap, WA weather station, 9.2 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan47° high37° low
  2. Feb48° high36° low
  3. Mar53° high38° low
  4. Apr57° high41° low
  5. May64° high44° low
  6. Jun68° high48° low
  7. Jul72° high50° low
  8. Aug73° high50° low
  9. Sep68° high48° low
  10. Oct58° high44° low
  11. Nov51° high40° low
  12. Dec46° high37° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Friday Harbor, Washington · 9.5 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Hunter Bay County Dock

Best months: April–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° / 37°

    16 wet

  2. Feb

    48° / 36°

    14 wet

  3. Mar

    53° / 38°

    14 wet

  4. Apr

    57° / 41°

    11 wet

  5. May

    64° / 44°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    68° / 48°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    72° / 50°

    6 wet

  8. Aug

    73° / 50°

    8 wet

  9. Sep

    68° / 48°

    12 wet

  10. Oct

    58° / 44°

    15 wet

  11. Nov

    51° / 40°

    16 wet

  12. Dec

    46° / 37°

    16 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Friday Harbor Ap, WA, 9.2 mi away at 109 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.