Roche Harbor Resort
About
Roche Harbor Resort is a public ocean beach in Washington, about a mile from the community of Roche Harbor. It's a straightforward stop for a day at the shore, with restrooms on site and accessible access to the beach. Swimming is allowed, and a fee is charged. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Friday Harbor airport weather station show July and August highs in the low 70s with only six to eight wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the upper 40s and rain on about half the days. Several short hikes sit close by, including Westcott Bay Trail about a mile away and Bell Point Trail at roughly 1.4 miles. For an overnight stay, the Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite for human-powered boaters is about 4.7 miles off, and D'Arcy Island Campground on the BC Marine Trail is about 6.1 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Fee charged
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
Roche Harbor Resort
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 64–73°F and lows of 44–50°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Friday Harbor Ap, WA weather station, 8.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan47° high37° low
- Feb48° high36° low
- Mar53° high38° low
- Apr57° high41° low
- May64° high44° low
- Jun68° high48° low
- Jul72° high50° low
- Aug73° high50° low
- Sep68° high48° low
- Oct58° high44° low
- Nov51° high40° low
- Dec46° high37° low
Nearby
- Westcott Bay TrailHiking1 mi
- Bell Point TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Officer's QuartersHiking1.6 mi
- Young Hill TrailHiking1.7 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite for human powered boatersCamping4.7 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Stuart IslandCamping5.3 mi
- D'Arcy Island Campground / BC Marine TrailCamping6.1 mi
- Sidney Spit Campsite / BC Marine TrailCamping8.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Roche Harbor Resort
Best months: April–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° / 37°
16 wet
Feb
48° / 36°
14 wet
Mar
53° / 38°
14 wet
Apr
57° / 41°
11 wet
May
64° / 44°
9 wet
Jun
68° / 48°
7 wet
Jul
72° / 50°
6 wet
Aug
73° / 50°
8 wet
Sep
68° / 48°
12 wet
Oct
58° / 44°
15 wet
Nov
51° / 40°
16 wet
Dec
46° / 37°
16 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Friday Harbor Ap, WA, 8.4 mi away at 109 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.
