Sail & Paddle Park
About
Sail & Paddle Park is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 1.4 miles from Port Angeles. It has restrooms, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Port Angeles weather station put July and August highs around 67°F with about six wet days a month, while winter months see highs in the mid-40s and frequent rain. Several trails sit close by, including Headquarters' Area Trails about 2.9 miles away and Peabody Creek Trail and Aldwell Nature Trail, each about 3 miles out. Climbers can head to the Elwha River area, roughly 5.5 miles from the beach.
Beach Details
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
Sail & Paddle Park
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, 2.1 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 TrailsHiking2.9 mi
- Peabody Creek TrailHiking3 mi
- Aldwell Nature TrailHiking3 mi
- Waka BeachRock climbing5.5 mi
- Elwha RiverRock climbing5.5 mi
- Elwhall, TheRock climbing5.5 mi
- Siebert CreekCanoeing9 mi
- Morse CreekCanoeing9.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
