Long Beach
About
Long Beach is a public ocean beach on the Washington coast, right beside the town of Long Beach, about a tenth of a mile away. It is a simple place to visit, with parking on site and no fee to use it. Plan to stay out of the water, because swimming is not allowed here. The beach works best for walking the shoreline and spending time by the ocean rather than getting in. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. Typical averages from a nearby weather station put July highs around 65°F and August highs near 67°F, with fewer wet days than the rest of the year. Winter months bring highs in the upper 40s and rain on most days. Several outings sit within a short drive. Parker Slough Trail is about 3 miles away. The Bear River canoe route is about 6 miles off, and the Don Bonker Cedar Grove Trail is about 7 miles away. Across the state line in Oregon, Chinook RV Park is about 8 miles from the beach and offers a place to camp.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Street / roadside
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
Long Beach
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: Jun–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–67°F and lows of 42–52°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Long Beach Exp Stn, WA weather station, 1.1 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan49° high36° low
- Feb50° high35° low
- Mar52° high37° low
- Apr55° high40° low
- May59° high45° low
- Jun62° high49° low
- Jul65° high52° low
- Aug67° high52° low
- Sep66° high48° low
- Oct60° high42° low
- Nov53° high38° low
- Dec48° high36° low
Nearby
- Parker Slough TrailHiking3.1 mi
- Bear RiverCanoeing6.4 mi
- Don Bonker Cedar Grove TrailHiking6.8 mi
- Chinook RV ParkCamping8.2 mi
- Ellsworth CreekCanoeing8.4 mi
- Bear BranchCanoeing9.1 mi
- Oregon Coast TrailHiking9.9 mi
- Canyon CreekHiking9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Long Beach
Best months: July–August. 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
49° / 36°
23 wet
Feb
50° / 35°
19 wet
Mar
52° / 37°
23 wet
Apr
55° / 40°
20 wet
May
59° / 45°
16 wet
Jun
62° / 49°
14 wet
Jul
65° / 52°
11 wet
Aug
67° / 52°
12 wet
Sep
66° / 48°
13 wet
Oct
60° / 42°
19 wet
Nov
53° / 38°
21 wet
Dec
48° / 36°
23 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Long Beach Exp Stn, WA, 1.1 mi away at 25 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
