Port Orchard Waterfront Businesses
About
Port Orchard Waterfront Businesses is a public ocean beach in Washington, set within Rockwell Park about 0.3 miles from the town of Port Orchard. Swimming is not allowed here, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. Typical averages from the nearby Bremerton weather station show July and August highs around 77°F with only about six wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on most days. For time on foot, the John Stanley Trail is about 2.6 miles away, and the Southwest Trail and Bonzer Loop are both within about 5 miles. The Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite at Fort Ward Park, roughly 5.6 miles off, offers a place to camp.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
None at the access
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
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, 3 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
Where it is
- Rockwell Park · Public land
- Nearest town
- Port Orchard, Washington · 0.3 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- John Stanley TrailHiking2.6 mi
Southwest TrailHikingPhoto: Scott Thompson, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)4.5 mi- Bonzer LoopHiking4.8 mi
- Wild Hare LoopHiking4.9 mi
- Fusion LoopHiking5.3 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Ward ParkCamping5.6 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Port of BrownsvilleCamping7.6 mi
- Eagle Rock (a.k.a School Rock)Rock climbing8.1 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, 3 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.
