Port Angeles Boat Haven
About
Port Angeles Boat Haven is a public ocean beach in Washington, about half a mile from downtown Port Angeles. It's a simple, practical stop on the waterfront, with restrooms on site and no fee to visit. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on enjoying the shoreline from dry land. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 67°F with only about six wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on most days. The beach makes an easy base for short outings close to town. Headquarters' Area Trails and Peabody Creek Trail are both under 2 miles away, Aldwell Nature Trail is about 2 miles off, and climbers can head roughly 5 miles to the Elwha River area.
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
Port Angeles Boat Haven
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 60–67°F and lows of 48–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Port Angeles, WA weather station, 1.1 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan45° high37° low
- Feb46° high37° low
- Mar49° high39° low
- Apr54° high42° low
- May60° high48° low
- Jun63° high51° low
- Jul67° high55° low
- Aug67° high55° low
- Sep65° high51° low
- Oct55° high45° low
- Nov49° high40° low
- Dec44° high37° low
Nearby
- Headquarters' Area TrailsHiking1.8 mi
- Peabody Creek TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Aldwell Nature TrailHiking2 mi
- Waka BeachRock climbing5.3 mi
- Elwha RiverRock climbing5.3 mi
- Elwhall, TheRock climbing5.4 mi
- Siebert CreekCanoeing8.3 mi
- Morse CreekCanoeing8.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
