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Mostly Cloudy
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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
Great day for photography.
NWS alert active · 60°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind 2 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 18 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Weather
- 60°F air — chilly for a beach day
- Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too
Safety
- NWS alert active — gale warning issued november 7 at 8:35am pst until november 8 at 7:00am pst by nws seattle wa
51 /100
ok
38 Sunbathe
64 Walk
73 Photo
Best for photography today
Gale/Storm Gale Warning
Gale Warning issued November 7 at 8:35AM PST until November 8 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt. * WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
60°F
Cloudy
Wind
2 to 15 mph
S
Rain
7%
Today
Air Quality
58 Moderate
PM2.5 (fine particles) · Seattle-Bellevue-Kent Valley
UV Peak
1 Low
Peaks 10 AM · burn in ~200m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 11 AM
Tomorrow
56°F
Chance Light Rain
Water
Water Temp
—
Next Low Tide
9:45 PM
-0.7 ft · in 3.2h
Barometer
29.91 inHg
1013 hPa · buoy EBSW1
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:02 AM
Sunset
4:43 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
56°
Chance Light Rain
48%
16
54°
Light Rain
98%
8
58°
Light Rain
95%
9
62°
Slight Chance Light Rain
20%
54
59°
Chance Light Rain
41%
35
56°
Light Rain
80%
9
What to Bring Today
Nothing unusual - conditions are unremarkable today.
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