Port Orchard Waterfront Businesses
About
Port Orchard Waterfront Businesses is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 0.3 miles from the town of Port Orchard. It is a developed spot with restrooms and accessible access, which makes it an easy stop for visitors who want a straightforward visit to the shore. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on enjoying the beach from the sand rather than the water. A fee is charged. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Bremerton weather station show July and August highs around 77°F with only about six wet days each month, while winter brings highs in the mid-40s and rain on most days. For time on the trail, the John Stanley Trail lies about 2.7 miles away, and the Southwest Trail is about 4.7 miles out. Paddlers and campers can look to the Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite at Fort Ward Park, about 5.7 miles away. Climbers will find Eagle Rock (also known as School Rock) about 8 miles off.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Parking fee
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Port Orchard Waterfront Businesses
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 61–77°F and lows of 45–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Bremerton, WA weather station, 2.9 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan47° high36° low
- Feb49° high35° low
- Mar54° high38° low
- Apr59° high41° low
- May66° high46° low
- Jun70° high51° low
- Jul77° high55° low
- Aug77° high55° low
- Sep72° high51° low
- Oct61° high45° low
- Nov51° high39° low
- Dec46° high35° low
Nearby
- John Stanley TrailHiking2.7 mi
Southwest TrailHikingPhoto: Scott Thompson, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)4.7 mi- Bonzer LoopHiking5 mi
- Wild Hare LoopHiking5 mi
- Ledum LoopHiking5.2 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Ward ParkCamping5.7 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Port of BrownsvilleCamping7.7 mi
- Eagle Rock (a.k.a School Rock)Rock climbing8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Port Orchard Waterfront Businesses
Best months: June–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
47° / 36°
19 wet
Feb
49° / 35°
16 wet
Mar
54° / 38°
19 wet
Apr
59° / 41°
16 wet
May
66° / 46°
13 wet
Jun
70° / 51°
10 wet
Jul
77° / 55°
6 wet
Aug
77° / 55°
6 wet
Sep
72° / 51°
9 wet
Oct
61° / 45°
15 wet
Nov
51° / 39°
18 wet
Dec
46° / 35°
20 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bremerton, WA, 2.9 mi away at 110 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.
