Pier 69, Seattle
About
Pier 69 is a public beach on the Seattle waterfront in Washington, about 2 miles from the center of Seattle. The source describes it as an ocean beach. Swimming is not allowed here, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. At a nearby weather station, typical July and August highs average about 77°F, with only around four wet days in each of those months. Winter is cooler and wetter, with typical highs in the upper 40s. Several other outings are close by. Trail to Treasure is just under a mile away, and the Waterfront Trail is about 1.3 miles off. For climbing, Seattle Urban Climbing is about 3 miles away. The Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite at Fort Ward Park is the nearest camping, a little under 9 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not 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.
Location
Pier 69, Seattle
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 44–58°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Seattle Boeing Fld, WA weather station, 4.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan49° high37° low
- Feb51° high37° low
- Mar55° high39° low
- Apr60° high44° low
- May67° high49° low
- Jun71° high54° low
- Jul77° high57° low
- Aug77° high58° low
- Sep72° high54° low
- Oct61° high46° low
- Nov53° high40° low
- Dec48° high36° low
Nearby
- Trail to TreasureHiking0.9 mi
- Waterfront TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Lewis Park TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Green House TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Seattle Urban ClimbingRock climbing3.1 mi
- UW RockRock climbing4.6 mi
- University of Washington Campus and Surrounding AreasRock climbing4.9 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Ward ParkCamping8.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Pier 69, Seattle
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
49° / 37°
19 wet
Feb
51° / 37°
16 wet
Mar
55° / 39°
17 wet
Apr
60° / 44°
15 wet
May
67° / 49°
12 wet
Jun
71° / 54°
8 wet
Jul
77° / 57°
4 wet
Aug
77° / 58°
4 wet
Sep
72° / 54°
8 wet
Oct
61° / 46°
15 wet
Nov
53° / 40°
17 wet
Dec
48° / 36°
19 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Seattle Boeing Fld, WA, 4.4 mi away at 20 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.
