Beach

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Washington

About

This public ocean beach sits within Valley Creek Estuary Park in Port Angeles, Washington, about half a mile from the center of town. Swimming is not allowed, and there is no fee to visit. Summer brings the mildest and driest weather. Typical averages from a nearby Port Angeles weather station show July and August highs around 67°F with lows near 55°F and only about six wet days each month. June and September are close behind, with highs in the low to mid 60s. Conditions turn cool and damp from October onward. December and January average highs in the mid 40s, lows around 37°F, and 18 to 19 wet days a month. Spring warms slowly, with April highs near 54°F and May highs around 60°F. Short trail outings are close by. Headquarters' Area Trails is about 1.5 miles away, and Peabody Creek Trail is about 1.6 miles away. The Elwha River climbing area lies roughly 6 miles out, and Morse Creek offers paddling about 8 miles from the beach.

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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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 60–67°F and lows of 48–55°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Port Angeles, WA weather station, 0.6 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan45° high37° low
  2. Feb46° high37° low
  3. Mar49° high39° low
  4. Apr54° high42° low
  5. May60° high48° low
  6. Jun63° high51° low
  7. Jul67° high55° low
  8. Aug67° high55° low
  9. Sep65° high51° low
  10. Oct55° high45° low
  11. Nov49° high40° low
  12. Dec44° high37° low

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

Where it is

  • Valley Creek Estuary Park · Public land
Nearest town
Port Angeles, Washington · 0.5 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

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