West Sound Marina
About
West Sound Marina is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 7 miles from the town of Friday Harbor. Facilities are simple: there are restrooms on site, swimming is not allowed, and a fee is charged for use. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station put July and August highs around 69°F with only about five wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the mid-40s and around 15 wet days a month. Several trails sit close by. Morning Ridge Trail is under a mile away and Lost Oak Trail is about 1.2 miles off. For overnight stays, Canoe Island French Camp is roughly 5 miles away, and the Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite for human powered boaters is about 4.5 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Fee charged
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
West Sound Marina
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 61–69°F and lows of 48–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Olga 2 Se, WA weather station, 7 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan44° high38° low1 days with snow
- Feb46° high39° low
- Mar50° high41° low
- Apr55° high44° low
- May61° high48° low
- Jun65° high51° low
- Jul69° high54° low
- Aug69° high54° low
- Sep65° high51° low
- Oct56° high47° low
- Nov48° high42° low
- Dec44° high38° low1 days with snow
Nearby
- Morning Ridge TrailHiking0.9 mi
- Lost Oak TrailHiking1.2 mi
- Turtleback South TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Darwin TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite for human powered boatersCamping4.5 mi
- Canoe Island French CampCamping5.1 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Obstruction PassCamping6.2 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Spencer Spit State ParkCamping7.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
