La Push Second Beach, Olympic National Park
About
Second Beach is a public ocean beach near La Push in Olympic National Park, on the Washington coast about 11.5 miles from the town of Forks. There is no fee to visit. The Second Beach Trail starts just 0.1 mile away and is the natural way in. The beach has no listed facilities beyond being open to the public, so plan to arrive self-sufficient. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Quillayute airport weather station put August highs around 69°F with about nine wet days, while winter months bring highs in the upper 40s and rain on roughly 22 or 23 days. Other spots close by include the Third Beach Trail, 1.3 miles off, and the Slough Trail at 1.7 miles. Climbers can head to the La Push Beaches area or the Big Fat Beach boulder, each about 2.2 miles away.
Beach Details
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
La Push Second Beach, Olympic National Park
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 60–69°F and lows of 43–51°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Quillayute State Ap, WA weather station, 4.2 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan47° high36° low
- Feb49° high35° low
- Mar51° high37° low
- Apr55° high39° low
- May60° high43° low
- Jun63° high48° low
- Jul68° high51° low
- Aug69° high51° low
- Sep67° high47° low
- Oct59° high42° low
- Nov51° high38° low
- Dec47° high35° low
Nearby
- Second Beach TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Third Beach TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Slough TrailHiking1.7 mi
- La Push BeachesRock climbing2.2 mi
- Big Fat Beach boulderRock climbing2.2 mi
- Murphy CreekCanoeing5.3 mi
- Coal CreekCanoeing5.7 mi
- Maxfield CreekCanoeing7.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
