Northwest Maritime Center
About
Northwest Maritime Center is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 1.7 miles from Port Townsend. Facilities are simple: there are restrooms on site, and there is no fee to visit. Swimming is not allowed, so plan on enjoying the shoreline from the beach rather than the water. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Port Townsend show highs around 73°F in July and August, with only about six wet days in each of those months. A short drive away, the Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite at Fort Flagler State Park sits about 2.1 miles off. For a walk, Pump House Trail and Huckleberry Hill Trail are each about 3.5 miles away, and Lower Oak Bay Campground offers another place to stay at about 6.7 miles.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Northwest Maritime Center
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–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–73°F and lows of 47–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Port Townsend, WA weather station, 0.3 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high38° low
- Feb49° high38° low
- Mar52° high40° low
- Apr57° high43° low
- May63° high47° low
- Jun68° high51° low
- Jul73° high53° low
- Aug73° high54° low
- Sep68° high51° low
- Oct58° high46° low
- Nov50° high41° low
- Dec45° high38° low
Nearby
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Flagler State ParkCamping2.1 mi
- Pump House TrailHiking3.5 mi
- Huckleberry Hill TrailHiking3.5 mi
- Rhododendron TrailHiking3.6 mi
- Big Trees TrailHiking3.7 mi
- Lower Oak Bay CampgroundCamping6.7 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Ebey State ParkCamping7.6 mi
- Cascade Marine Trail Campsite - Kinney PointCamping7.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
