Midway Beach Access
About
Midway Beach Access is a public ocean beach on the Washington coast, about 5 miles from the town of Grayland. It's a straightforward stop for a day at the shore, with restrooms on site, swimming allowed and no fee to use it. Summer into early fall is the most comfortable stretch here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Grayland put July and August highs around 66 to 67°F with about 10 wet days a month, while winter months see rain on more than 20 days. Shifting Sands Natural Trail is about 6 miles away. Elk River, a canoeing spot, is about 8 miles off, and Bottle Beach Interpretive Trail is about 9 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.
Location
Midway Beach Access
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 60–67°F and lows of 44–52°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Grayland, WA weather station, 2.2 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan49° high38° low
- Feb51° high37° low
- Mar53° high38° low
- Apr56° high41° low
- May60° high46° low
- Jun64° high50° low
- Jul66° high52° low
- Aug67° high52° low
- Sep67° high49° low
- Oct60° high44° low
- Nov53° high40° low
- Dec48° high37° low
Nearby
- Shifting Sands Natural TrailHiking5.9 mi
- Elk RiverCanoeing7.7 mi
- Bottle Beach Interpretive TrailHiking8.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
