South Semiahmoo Bay
About
South Semiahmoo Bay is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 0.7 miles from the town of Blaine. It's a straightforward shoreline stop with restrooms and accessible access, which makes it an easy outing for a wide range of visitors. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Blaine show July and August highs around 73°F with only about six wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the mid-40s and frequent rain. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on enjoying the beach from the sand. There is no fee to visit. Within easy driving distance, Dakota Creek, about 4.7 miles away, offers canoeing, and the Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve Trail, roughly 7.9 miles off, is a nearby hike.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
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
South Semiahmoo Bay
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 47–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Blaine, WA weather station, 2.1 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan45° high34° low
- Feb48° high35° low
- Mar52° high38° low
- Apr58° high42° low
- May64° high47° low
- Jun69° high52° low
- Jul73° high55° low
- Aug73° high55° low
- Sep67° high50° low
- Oct57° high44° low
- Nov50° high38° low
- Dec44° high34° low
Nearby
- Dakota CreekCanoeing4.7 mi
- Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve TrailHiking7.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
