Mouth Of Elwha River
About
Mouth Of Elwha River is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 6 miles from Port Angeles. It's a simple stop with restrooms and parking, and swimming is allowed. There is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Port Angeles show July highs around 68°F and August highs near 70°F, with only five or six wet days a month. Winter brings highs in the mid-40s and rain on 17 days a month. Several other spots sit within a few miles. The Outer Loop hike is about 3 miles away, and the Waka Beach and Elwha River climbing areas are each about 3.5 miles off. Paddlers can head to Salt Creek, roughly 5 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Street / roadside
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
Mouth Of Elwha River
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 60–70°F and lows of 43–51°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Port Angeles Intl Ap, WA weather station, 3.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan45° high33° low
- Feb47° high33° low
- Mar50° high35° low
- Apr54° high39° low
- May60° high43° low
- Jun63° high47° low
- Jul68° high51° low
- Aug70° high51° low
- Sep66° high47° low
- Oct57° high42° low
- Nov49° high36° low
- Dec45° high33° low
Nearby
- Outer LoopHiking3 mi
- Waka BeachRock climbing3.4 mi
- Elwhall, TheRock climbing3.4 mi
- Elwha RiverRock climbing3.5 mi
- Lower Uproot (Climb Trail)Hiking4 mi
- Bunker Ridge TrailHiking4.6 mi
- Elwha River Restoration Public TrailHiking4.7 mi
- Salt CreekCanoeing5.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
