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Ocean Shores

Washington

About

Ocean Shores is a public ocean beach in Washington, about a mile from the town of Ocean Shores. Swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 67 to 68°F with only about seven wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the upper 40s and rain on 20 or more days. For a walk nearby, Weatherwax Trail is about 1.7 miles away. Bottle Beach Interpretive Trail and Shifting Sands Natural Trail are both within about 8 miles, and Johns River Crossover Trail is just under 10 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.

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Location

Ocean Shores

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 60–68°F and lows of 47–54°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Hoquiam Bowerman Ap, WA weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan47° high38° low
  2. Feb50° high38° low
  3. Mar52° high39° low
  4. Apr56° high42° low
  5. May60° high47° low
  6. Jun63° high51° low
  7. Jul67° high54° low
  8. Aug68° high54° low
  9. Sep67° high51° low
  10. Oct59° high45° low
  11. Nov52° high40° low
  12. Dec47° high37° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Ocean Shores, Washington · 1 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Ocean Shores

Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    47° / 38°

    22 wet

  2. Feb

    50° / 38°

    19 wet

  3. Mar

    52° / 39°

    21 wet

  4. Apr

    56° / 42°

    19 wet

  5. May

    60° / 47°

    14 wet

  6. Jun

    63° / 51°

    11 wet

  7. Jul

    67° / 54°

    7 wet

  8. Aug

    68° / 54°

    7 wet

  9. Sep

    67° / 51°

    10 wet

  10. Oct

    59° / 45°

    17 wet

  11. Nov

    52° / 40°

    21 wet

  12. Dec

    47° / 37°

    22 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hoquiam Bowerman Ap, WA, 11.3 mi away at 12 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.