Ole & Charlies Marina
About
Ole & Charlies Marina is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 2 miles from the town of Browns Point. Swimming is not allowed here, and a fee is charged, so plan on paying when you arrive. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July and August highs reach about 77°F with only around four wet days a month, according to averages from a nearby weather station in Tacoma. Winter is markedly cooler and wetter, with highs in the upper 40s and rain on roughly 20 days in December. Several short trails lie close by, including Technical Trail and Ridge Trail, both about 1.6 miles away, and Upper Loop Trail at about 1.8 miles. Climbers can head to Point Defiance Park, roughly 5 miles from the beach.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Fee charged
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Ole & Charlies Marina
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: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–77°F and lows of 44–57°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Tacoma #1, WA weather station, 2.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan48° high37° low
- Feb50° high37° low
- Mar55° high40° low
- Apr60° high44° low
- May66° high49° low
- Jun71° high53° low
- Jul77° high57° low
- Aug77° high57° low
- Sep71° high53° low
- Oct61° high47° low
- Nov52° high41° low
- Dec47° high37° low
Nearby
- Technical TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Ridge TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Upper Loop TrailHiking1.8 mi
Boundary TrailHikingPhoto: inte the husky, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)2 mi- TacomaRock climbing4.2 mi
- Point Defiance ParkRock climbing5.1 mi
- Wilson Way Bridge BoulderRock climbing5.2 mi
- Les Gove ParkRock climbing8.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Ole & Charlies Marina
Best months: May–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
48° / 37°
19 wet
Feb
50° / 37°
16 wet
Mar
55° / 40°
17 wet
Apr
60° / 44°
14 wet
May
66° / 49°
11 wet
Jun
71° / 53°
8 wet
Jul
77° / 57°
4 wet
Aug
77° / 57°
4 wet
Sep
71° / 53°
8 wet
Oct
61° / 47°
14 wet
Nov
52° / 41°
19 wet
Dec
47° / 37°
20 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tacoma #1, WA, 2.5 mi away at 25 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.
