75°
Mostly Sunny
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Pierce County, WA · Puget Sound
Dash Point State Park
5700 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98023
461 acres with 3,301 feet of shoreline on Commencement Bay, and the skimboarding capital of the Northwest — the tide retreats across a wide flat sand shelf that leaves a perfect inch-deep sheet behind it. Camps and competitions run through the summer. Forested trails climb the ravine behind the beach.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
58°F water · 75°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North northeast wind around 3 mph.
Weather
- 75°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 58°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
73 /100
great
61 Swim
85 Sunbathe
87 Walk
82 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
75°F
Clear
Wind
6 mph
NNE
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
70°F
Mostly Cloudy
Water
Water Temp
58°F
Cold
Next Low Tide
11:05 PM
4.3 ft · in 3.8h
Barometer
30.27 inHg
1025 hPa · buoy TCNW1
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:39 AM
Sunset
7:34 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
70°
Mostly Cloudy
9%
60
68°
Cloudy
1%
58
68°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
53%
12
67°
Slight Chance Light Rain
18%
53
68°
Mostly Sunny
4%
64
69°
Partly Sunny
8%
65
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 58°F — dangerously cold
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Paved day-use lot across from the beach. Discover Pass required.
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed.
Entry Fee
WA Discover Pass $10/day or $45/year.
Address
5700 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98023
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Dash Point State Park today?
Dash Point State 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 Dash Point State Park dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs allowed.
Is there an entry fee at Dash Point State Park?
WA Discover Pass $10/day or $45/year.
Are there lifeguards at Dash Point State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Dash Point State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Dash Point State Park?
Amenities at Dash Point State Park include restrooms, showers, campground, fire pits, grills, picnic shelters, amphitheater, hiking and biking trails.
When is the water warmest at Dash Point State 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 Dash Point State Park located?
Dash Point State Park is in Pierce County, WA, at 5700 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98023.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS