Ocean Shores, North Jetty
About
Ocean Shores, North Jetty is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 2.3 miles from the town of Ocean Shores. Swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to visit. Summer and early fall are the mildest and driest stretch. Typical averages from the nearby Grayland weather station show highs around 66 to 67°F from July through September, with about 10 wet days a month in July and August compared with more than 20 in most winter months. Several trails lie within easy driving distance. The Weatherwax Trail is about 3.5 miles away, Shifting Sands Natural Trail about 6.4 miles, Bottle Beach Interpretive Trail about 6.7 miles, and Johns River Crossover Trail about 9.3 miles.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
None at the access
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
Ocean Shores, North Jetty
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, 10 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
- Weatherwax TrailHiking3.5 mi
- Shifting Sands Natural TrailHiking6.4 mi
- Bottle Beach Interpretive TrailHiking6.7 mi
- Johns River Crossover TrailHiking9.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
