Ship Bay Beach

Ship Bay Beach is a public ocean beach in Washington, about half a mile from the town of Eastsound. Swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to visit. Summer brings the mildest and driest stretch. July and August typically reach highs around 69°F with lows near 54°F, and rain falls on about five days in each of those months. June and September are a little cooler, with highs near 65°F and roughly seven wet days. From October on, conditions turn damp: November through January see about 15 wet days a month, and winter highs hover in the mid-40s with lows near 38°F. Snow is rare, typically a single day in December or January. These figures are typical averages from a nearby weather station at Olga, about 7 miles away. For time on foot, the red trail lies about 1.5 miles away and North Trail about 3.1 miles. Lost Oak Trail and Turtleback South Trail are both a little over 5 miles off. Paddlers and campers can look to the Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite at Obstruction Pass, roughly 7 miles away.