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Mackaye Harbor Boat Launch

Washington

About

Mackaye Harbor Boat Launch is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 9.5 miles from Friday Harbor. It is a simple shoreline stop with restrooms and no fee. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on enjoying the beach from the shore. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Friday Harbor show July and August highs around 72 to 73°F, with only about six to eight wet days a month. Winter brings highs in the upper 40s and rain on roughly half the days. The beach pairs easily with a short walk. Marsh Trail is about 1.7 miles away, and Iceberg Point and Hilltop Vista are both within a little over two miles. For an overnight, the Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite at Spencer Spit State Park is about 6.5 miles off.

Beach Details

Swimming

Not 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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Mackaye Harbor 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: 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)

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