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North Beach, Guemes Island

Washington

About

North Beach is a public ocean beach on Guemes Island in Washington, about 5.5 miles from the town of Anacortes. Swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July and August highs reach about 75°F with only around five wet days a month, according to averages from a nearby weather station in Anacortes. Paddlers will find the closest neighbors on the water. The Cascade Marine Trail campsite for human-powered boats is about 2 miles away, and the Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite at Cypress Head is a similar distance. The Cascadia Marine Trail site on Saddlebag Island is about 3.8 miles away. Larrabee State Park Campground sits about 8.4 miles away for those camping on the mainland.

Beach Details

Swimming

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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Location

North Beach, Guemes Island

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 61–75°F and lows of 46–54°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Anacortes, WA weather station, 3.9 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan48° high37° low
  2. Feb51° high37° low
  3. Mar54° high40° low
  4. Apr59° high43° low
  5. May66° high48° low
  6. Jun70° high52° low
  7. Jul75° high54° low
  8. Aug75° high54° low
  9. Sep70° high51° low
  10. Oct61° high46° low
  11. Nov53° high40° low
  12. Dec47° high37° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Anacortes, Washington · 5.5 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

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