Wauna Boat Launch
About
Wauna Boat Launch is a public ocean beach on Purdy Sand Spit in Washington, about 1.3 miles from the town of Wauna. It's a simple stop with parking on site and no fee to use it. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on time on the shore rather than in the water. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 76°F with only four or five wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on 20 or more days. Several trails sit within a few miles, including Dissidents Trail at about 2 miles and Sehmel Perimeter Trail at about 2.3 miles. Climbers can head to the Central-West Cascades & Seattle area, roughly 2.9 miles away, and Point Defiance Park, about 8 miles off.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Street / roadside
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
Wauna Boat Launch
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 64–76°F and lows of 47–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Tacoma Narrows Ap, WA weather station, 8.3 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high36° low
- Feb48° high37° low
- Mar53° high39° low
- Apr57° high41° low
- May64° high47° low
- Jun70° high51° low
- Jul76° high54° low
- Aug76° high54° low
- Sep70° high51° low
- Oct59° high46° low
- Nov50° high40° low
- Dec46° high36° low
Where it is
- Purdy Sand Spit · Public land
- Nearest town
- Wauna, Washington · 1.3 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Dissidents TrailHiking2 mi
- Sehmel Perimeter TrailHiking2.3 mi
- Horse/Pedestrian TrailHiking2.4 mi
- Central-West Cascades & SeattleRock climbing2.9 mi
- County Line South TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Power Line TrailHiking4.2 mi
- Wilson Way Bridge BoulderRock climbing8 mi
- Point Defiance ParkRock climbing8.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
