North Cove
About
North Cove is a public ocean beach on the Washington coast, about 4 miles from the town of Tokeland. Swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to visit. Summer and early fall are the mildest and driest stretch here. Typical averages from the nearby Grayland weather station show highs around 66 to 67°F in July through September, with about 10 wet days a month in July and August compared with 22 or more in midwinter. Close by, Elk River offers canoeing about 8 miles away, and Shifting Sands Natural Trail is a hike roughly 9 miles off.
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.
Location
North Cove
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, 5 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
- Elk RiverCanoeing8.1 mi
- Shifting Sands Natural TrailHiking8.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
