North Cove Beach Access
About
North Cove Beach Access is a public ocean beach on the Washington coast, about 3.4 miles from the town of Tokeland. Swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to use the beach. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Grayland show highs of about 66 to 67 degrees in July through September, with roughly 10 to 11 wet days a month. Winter is cooler and much wetter, with highs near 48 to 51 degrees and around 20 or more wet days a month. Nearby, Elk River offers canoeing about 8 miles away, and the Shifting Sands Natural Trail is a hike about 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 Beach Access
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, 5.4 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 mi
- Shifting Sands Natural TrailHiking9.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
