Martin Marina
About
Martin Marina is a public ocean beach in Washington, about half a mile from Olympia. There is no fee to visit, and the site has restrooms. Swimming is not allowed, so plan on spending time along the shore rather than in the water. Summer is the driest and warmest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station near Olympia show July and August highs around 78°F with only about five wet days a month, while winter months see highs in the mid-40s and rain on roughly 20 days. For time on foot nearby, Heritage Park Hillside Trail is less than a mile away, and Ellis Cove Trail and Black Lake Meadows Trail sit about two miles out. Paddlers can head to the Black River, roughly 10 miles away.
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.
Location
Martin Marina
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–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–78°F and lows of 41–51°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Olympia Ap, WA weather station, 5.1 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan46° high33° low1 days with snow
- Feb49° high32° low1 days with snow
- Mar54° high34° low
- Apr59° high38° low
- May66° high43° low
- Jun71° high47° low
- Jul78° high51° low
- Aug78° high51° low
- Sep72° high46° low
- Oct60° high41° low
- Nov51° high36° low
- Dec45° high33° low1 days with snow
Nearby
- Heritage Park Hillside TrailHiking0.7 mi
- Ellis Cove TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Black Lake Meadows TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Tumwater Hill Park TrailsHiking2.4 mi
- Grass Lake TrailHiking2.7 mi
- Alderwood Loop TrailHiking3.1 mi
- Field Loop TrailHiking3.2 mi
Black RiverCanoeingPhoto: Appple / Appple at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)9.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Martin Marina
Best months: May–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.
Jan
46° / 33°
20 wet · 1 snow
Feb
49° / 32°
17 wet · 1 snow
Mar
54° / 34°
19 wet
Apr
59° / 38°
16 wet
May
66° / 43°
12 wet
Jun
71° / 47°
8 wet
Jul
78° / 51°
5 wet
Aug
78° / 51°
5 wet
Sep
72° / 46°
8 wet
Oct
60° / 41°
15 wet
Nov
51° / 36°
19 wet
Dec
45° / 33°
20 wet · 1 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Olympia Ap, WA, 5.1 mi away at 188 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.
