74°
Partly Sunny
1%
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King County, WA · Puget Sound
Alki Beach Park
2665 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Seattle's signature beach — 2.5 miles of sand and promenade running from Alki Point to Duwamish Head, with the downtown skyline across Elliott Bay and the Olympics behind you. One of only two city beaches where bonfires are legal. The water is 46-56°F year round, so this is a walking, volleyball, and sunset beach far more than a swimming one.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
74°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. North wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
Weather
- 74°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
84 /100
great
84 Sunbathe
86 Walk
82 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
74°F
Clear
Wind
7 mph
N
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 01 PM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
Water
Water Temp
—
Next Low Tide
11:01 PM
4.4 ft · in 3.7h
Barometer
30.23 inHg
1024 hPa · buoy EBSW1
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:39 AM
Sunset
7:35 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
69°
Mostly Cloudy
5%
70
68°
Mostly Cloudy
1%
68
69°
Chance Light Rain
43%
49
68°
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
15%
70
69°
Mostly Sunny
2%
78
69°
Mostly Sunny
10%
75
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
No park lot — street parking along Alki Ave SW, which fills completely on warm weekends. Park closes 10:30 PM.
Dogs
No dogs on the sand at any time, even leashed — Seattle Municipal Code bans dogs from all park beaches. Leashed dogs are fine on the paved promenade.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
2665 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Alki Beach Park today?
Alki Beach Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Alki Beach Park dog-friendly?
No dogs on the sand at any time, even leashed — Seattle Municipal Code bans dogs from all park beaches. Leashed dogs are fine on the paved promenade.
Is there an entry fee at Alki Beach Park?
Entry to Alki Beach Park is free.
Are there lifeguards at Alki Beach Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Alki Beach Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Alki Beach Park?
Amenities at Alki Beach Park include restrooms, fire pits, sand volleyball, grills, drinking fountains, paved bike path, hand-carry boat launch, restaurants across the street.
When is the water warmest at Alki Beach Park?
Puget Sound and the Salish Sea stay cold year-round. Surface temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 55-62°F, and the deeper channels stay in the low 50s. Swimming is short-dip territory for most people; wetsuits are normal. Shallow, sun-warmed bays like Birch Bay run several degrees warmer than the open Sound.
Where is Alki Beach Park located?
Alki Beach Park is in King County, WA, at 2665 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS