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This public ocean beach in Washington sits about 2.4 miles from Tacoma. Swimming is not allowed here, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Tacoma show July and August highs around 77°F with only about four wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the upper 40s and rain on most days. Several trails lie within a few miles, including Upper Loop Trail and Garfield Gulch Trail, both about 2 miles away, and Ridge Trail at roughly 2.9 miles. Climbers can head to the Tacoma climbing area, also about 2.9 miles off.

Beach Details

Swimming

Not allowed

Parking

Available

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.

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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: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–77°F and lows of 44–57°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Tacoma #1, WA weather station, 1.2 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan48° high37° low
  2. Feb50° high37° low
  3. Mar55° high40° low
  4. Apr60° high44° low
  5. May66° high49° low
  6. Jun71° high53° low
  7. Jul77° high57° low
  8. Aug77° high57° low
  9. Sep71° high53° low
  10. Oct61° high47° low
  11. Nov52° high41° low
  12. Dec47° high37° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Tacoma, Washington · 2.4 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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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.

  1. Jan

    48° / 37°

    19 wet

  2. Feb

    50° / 37°

    16 wet

  3. Mar

    55° / 40°

    17 wet

  4. Apr

    60° / 44°

    14 wet

  5. May

    66° / 49°

    11 wet

  6. Jun

    71° / 53°

    8 wet

  7. Jul

    77° / 57°

    4 wet

  8. Aug

    77° / 57°

    4 wet

  9. Sep

    71° / 53°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    61° / 47°

    14 wet

  11. Nov

    52° / 41°

    19 wet

  12. Dec

    47° / 37°

    20 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tacoma #1, WA, 1.2 mi away at 25 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.