Clallam County, WA · Pacific Ocean

First Beach (La Push)

The most accessible of the three La Push beaches — on the Quileute Reservation at the south side of the Quillayute River mouth, with James Island a green sea-stack guarding the harbor. Drive-up beach (no hike), small surf community, fishing charters out of the marina.

Stay 3 Charters & Tours 3

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

53°F water · 62°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Partly sunny. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. Low around 57, with temperatures rising to around 59 overnight. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph.

Weather

62°F air — chilly for a beach day
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

53°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry

52 /100

38 Swim

59 Sunbathe

74 Walk

78 Fish

73 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

62°F

Clear

Wind

5 to 8 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

5 Moderate

Peaks 01 PM · burn in ~40m

Burn-free before 10 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

59°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

53°F

Too cold to swim

Barometer

30.27 inHg

1025 hPa · buoy 46087

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:47 AM

Sunset

7:44 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Sep 9

62°

Partly Sunny

Thu Sep 10

59°

Mostly Sunny

Fri Sep 11

58°

Mostly Cloudy

Sat Sep 12

60°

Partly Sunny

14%

Sun Sep 13

61°

Mostly Sunny

Mon Sep 14

60°

Partly Sunny

Tue Sep 15

62°

Partly Sunny

What to Bring Today

critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 53°F — dangerously cold

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Minor

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Major

11:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Minor

4:40 AM - 5:40 AM

Major

11:10 AM - 1:10 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Quileute Tribal lots near the beach; Quileute Nation Recreation Pass required ($10/vehicle).

Dogs

Leashed dogs welcome on the beach (tribal land — not subject to ONP no-dogs rule).

Entry Fee

Quileute Nation Recreation Pass $10/vehicle.

Address

Ocean Dr, La Push, WA 98350

Amenities

restroomsoceanside resortrestaurant (River's Edge)general storemarinasurf rentals

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at First Beach (La Push) today?

First Beach (La Push) 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 First Beach (La Push) dog-friendly?

Leashed dogs welcome on the beach (tribal land — not subject to ONP no-dogs rule).

Is there an entry fee at First Beach (La Push)?

Quileute Nation Recreation Pass $10/vehicle.

Are there lifeguards at First Beach (La Push)?

No lifeguards are stationed at First Beach (La Push). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at First Beach (La Push)?

Amenities at First Beach (La Push) include restrooms, oceanside resort, restaurant (River's Edge), general store, marina, surf rentals.

When is the water warmest at First Beach (La Push)?

The Pacific is cold. Southern California (San Diego to Santa Barbara) peaks in August at 65-72°F. Central and Northern California stay in the upper 50s to low 60s year-round. Oregon and Washington rarely exceed 60°F. Wetsuits are common.

Where is First Beach (La Push) located?

First Beach (La Push) is in Clallam County, WA, at Ocean Dr, La Push, WA 98350.