First Beach (La Push)

Ocean Dr, La Push, WA 98350

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

Skip the beach today.

100% rain · Thunderstorms · 40 mph wind

Full NWS forecast for Today

Rain before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 21 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 51, with temperatures rising to around 53 overnight. South southwest wind 28 to 39 mph, with gusts as high as 52 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Weather

  • 57°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • 100% rain — wet day — beach day is off
  • 40 mph wind — strong wind — umbrellas will flip

Water

  • 53°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry

Safety

  • Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
  • 9.8ft waves — big surf — strong currents, expert swimmers only
  • NWS alert active — storm warning issued november 7 at 8:35am pst until november 8 at 10:00am pst by nws seattle wa
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Best for swimming today

Weather alert in effect

Storm Warning issued November 7 at 8:35AM PST until November 8 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Air Temp
57°F
Cloudy
Wind
21 to 40 mph
SE
Rain
100%
Today
Air Quality
10 Good
PM2.5 (fine particles) · Taholah
Tomorrow
54°F
Light Rain Likely
Water Temp
53°F
Too cold to swim
Next High Tide
11:41 PM
7.7 ft · in 5.1h
Wave Height
9.8 ft
13s · W swell
Barometer
29.85 inHg
1011 hPa · buoy 46087
Sunrise
7:12 AM
Sunset
4:51 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Today Nov 7
57°

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

100%
0
Sun Nov 8
54°

Light Rain Likely

68%
4
Mon Nov 9
54°

Light Rain

91%
2
Tue Nov 10
57°

Showers And Thunderstorms

99%
0
Wed Nov 11
58°

Light Rain Likely

73%
4
Thu Nov 12
56°

Light Rain Likely

64%
6
Fri Nov 13
54°

Light Rain

89%
2
  • critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 53°F — dangerously cold

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

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

Major
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Minor
5:20 AM - 6:20 AM
Major
9:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Minor
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM

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

restroomsoceanside resortrestaurant (River's Edge)general storemarinasurf rentals
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.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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