58°
Mostly Cloudy
8%
19
Island County, WA · Puget Sound
Double Bluff Beach
6325 Double Bluff Rd, Freeland, WA 98249
Two miles of sand on Useless Bay, south Whidbey, and the best-known off-leash dog beach in Washington. The bay is so shallow that low tide pulls the water back more than 2,500 feet, leaving a vast wet flat you can walk for miles. Olympics to the west, Seattle's skyline and Mount Rainier to the south.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
NWS alert active · 58°F air · 54°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South southeast wind 8 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 58°F air — chilly for a beach day
- 21 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
- Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too
Water
- 54°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
Safety
- NWS alert active — wind advisory issued november 7 at 2:02am pst until november 8 at 4:00am pst by nws seattle wa
19 /100
skip
0 Swim
21 Sunbathe
57 Walk
68 Photo
Best for photography today
Weather alert in effect
Wind Advisory issued November 7 at 2:02AM PST until November 8 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Atmosphere
Air Temp
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
8 to 21 mph
SSE
Rain
8%
Today
Air Quality
12 Good
PM2.5 (fine particles) · Kitsap County
UV Peak
1 Low
Peaks 10 AM · burn in ~200m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 11 AM
Tomorrow
55°F
Chance Light Rain
Water
Water Temp
54°F
Too cold to swim
Next Low Tide
9:42 PM
-0.7 ft · in 3.2h
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:04 AM
Sunset
4:43 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
55°
Chance Light Rain
40%
9
53°
Light Rain
92%
4
56°
Light Rain
94%
3
62°
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
22%
29
59°
Chance Light Rain
44%
18
55°
Light Rain
77%
4
What to Bring Today
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 8 to 21 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 54°F — dangerously cold
- recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 58°F outside
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Small lot at the end of Double Bluff Rd plus summer roadside parking — arrive early, it fills.
Dogs
Off-leash beach beginning roughly 500 ft from the parking lot, marked by a windsock. Dogs must be leashed between the lot and that boundary — Island County enforces it with a $500 fine. The stretch nearest the lot is kept leashed-only for people who would rather not meet loose dogs.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
6325 Double Bluff Rd, Freeland, WA 98249
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Double Bluff Beach today?
Double Bluff Beach 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 Double Bluff Beach dog-friendly?
Off-leash beach beginning roughly 500 ft from the parking lot, marked by a windsock. Dogs must be leashed between the lot and that boundary — Island County enforces it with a $500 fine. The stretch nearest the lot is kept leashed-only for people who would rather not meet loose dogs.
Is there an entry fee at Double Bluff Beach?
Entry to Double Bluff Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Double Bluff Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Double Bluff Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Double Bluff Beach?
Amenities at Double Bluff Beach include restrooms, dog rinse station, dog-height drinking fountain, waste bags, picnic area, benches, grill.
When is the water warmest at Double Bluff Beach?
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 Double Bluff Beach located?
Double Bluff Beach is in Island County, WA, at 6325 Double Bluff Rd, Freeland, WA 98249.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS