Ocean Shores, North Jetty
About
Ocean Shores, North Jetty is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 2.8 miles from the town of Ocean Shores. It's a simple stop with restrooms on site, and there is no fee to visit. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on a walk along the shore rather than a dip in the water. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. Typical averages from the nearby Grayland weather station show July and August highs around 66 to 67°F, with about 10 wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the upper 40s and rain on most days. For a longer outing, Weatherwax Trail is about 4 miles away. Shifting Sands Natural Trail and Bottle Beach Interpretive Trail are each roughly 6 to 6.5 miles off, and Johns River Crossover Trail is about 9 miles away.
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
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, 9.8 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 TrailHiking4 mi
Shifting Sands Natural TrailHikingPhoto: Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)6 mi- Bottle Beach Interpretive TrailHiking6.5 mi
- Johns River Crossover TrailHiking9.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Ocean Shores, North Jetty
Best months: July–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.
Jan
49° / 38°
22 wet
Feb
51° / 37°
19 wet
Mar
53° / 38°
22 wet
Apr
56° / 41°
19 wet
May
60° / 46°
15 wet
Jun
64° / 50°
13 wet
Jul
66° / 52°
10 wet
Aug
67° / 52°
10 wet
Sep
67° / 49°
11 wet
Oct
60° / 44°
18 wet
Nov
53° / 40°
21 wet
Dec
48° / 37°
23 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Grayland, WA, 9.8 mi away at 10 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
