Woodard Bay Natural Area
About
Woodard Bay Natural Area is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 6 miles from the town of Tanglewilde. Restrooms are on site, there is no fee, and swimming is not allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. At the Olympia airport weather station nearby, July and August typically average highs around 78°F with only about five wet days each month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and around 20 wet days. The Loop Trail starts just a tenth of a mile away. Within a short drive are the Four Cedars Trail Loop, Ellis Cove Trail and William Ives Trail.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
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
Woodard Bay Natural Area
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–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–78°F and lows of 41–51°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Olympia Ap, WA weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan46° high33° low1 days with snow
- Feb49° high32° low1 days with snow
- Mar54° high34° low
- Apr59° high38° low
- May66° high43° low
- Jun71° high47° low
- Jul78° high51° low
- Aug78° high51° low
- Sep72° high46° low
- Oct60° high41° low
- Nov51° high36° low
- Dec45° high33° low1 days with snow
Nearby
- Loop TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Four Cedars Trail LoopHiking3.7 mi
- Ellis Cove TrailHiking4.2 mi
- William Ives TrailHiking5.5 mi
- I 5 TrailHiking5.8 mi
- Andy's Marine Park TrailHiking6.3 mi
- Deweyert-Clausen TrailHiking6.4 mi
- Evergreen Beach TrailHiking6.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
