Pacific Beach State Park

49 2nd St, Pacific Beach, WA 98571

A small 10-acre oceanfront park in the village of Pacific Beach, on a 2,300-ft stretch of beach popular for razor clamming, beachcombing, and storm-watching. Camping is the draw — sites sit right on the dune, with the surf 100 yards from your tent.

Eats & Drinks 8 Stay 8 Shops 3

Skip the beach today.

89% rain · Thunderstorms · 11.8ft waves

Full NWS forecast for Today

A chance of rain before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 12 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then rain. Mostly cloudy. Low around 51, with temperatures rising to around 53 overnight. South southwest wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Weather

  • 60°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • 89% rain — wet day — beach day is off
  • 23 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything

Water

  • 55°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry

Safety

  • Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
  • 11.8ft waves — big surf — strong currents, expert swimmers only
  • NWS alert active — high surf warning issued november 7 at 2:18am pst until november 8 at 10:00pm pst by nws seattle wa
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Best for photography today

Water level 0.9 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 9441102 · Observed 10.30 ft · Predicted 9.36 ft

High Surf High Surf Warning

High Surf Warning issued November 7 at 2:18AM PST until November 8 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

NWS · In effect through Nov 8, 10:00 PM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves along the coast. * WHERE...Northern Washington Coast and Grays Harbor County Coast zones. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous breaking waves can knock people off their feet and sweep them into the ocean. Driftwood and debris in powerful surf can injure or even kill people on the beach observing the ocean. High surf will result in erosion to beaches, dunes, and bluffs and may cause damage to roads, trails, and coastal structures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seas 22 to 26 feet.

Weather alert in effect

High Wind Warning issued November 7 at 2:02AM PST until November 8 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Air Temp
60°F
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind
12 to 23 mph
SE
Rain
89%
Today
Air Quality
25 Good
PM2.5 (fine particles) · Aberdeen
UV Peak
1 Low
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~200m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 01 PM
Tomorrow
57°F
Chance Light Rain
Water Temp
55°F
Too cold to swim
Next High Tide
11:55 PM
8.1 ft · in 5.4h
Wave Height
11.8 ft
14s · W swell
Barometer
29.88 inHg
1012 hPa · buoy 46029
Sunrise
7:08 AM
Sunset
4:52 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Time Type Height
4:32 AM Low 2.2 ft
10:56 AM High 9.8 ft
5:22 PM Low -0.3 ft
11:55 PM High 8.1 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9441102, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

Today Nov 7
60°

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

89%
0
Sun Nov 8
57°

Chance Light Rain

41%
35
Mon Nov 9
56°

Light Rain

92%
19
Tue Nov 10
58°

Showers And Thunderstorms

99%
1
Wed Nov 11
61°

Light Rain Likely

57%
33
Thu Nov 12
59°

Light Rain Likely

65%
29
Fri Nov 13
55°

Light Rain

86%
18
  • critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 55°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

Very limited day-use parking; Washington Discover Pass required.

Dogs

On leash.

Entry Fee

WA Discover Pass $10/day or $45/year.

Address

49 2nd St, Pacific Beach, WA 98571

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Is it safe to swim at Pacific Beach State Park today?

Pacific Beach 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 Pacific Beach State Park dog-friendly?

On leash.

Is there an entry fee at Pacific Beach State Park?

WA Discover Pass $10/day or $45/year.

Are there lifeguards at Pacific Beach State Park?

No lifeguards are stationed at Pacific Beach State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Pacific Beach State Park?

Amenities at Pacific Beach State Park include restrooms, showers, campground (RV hookups), drinking water, Wi-Fi, picnic tables, RV dump station.

When is the water warmest at Pacific Beach State Park?

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 Pacific Beach State Park located?

Pacific Beach State Park is in Grays Harbor County, WA, at 49 2nd St, Pacific Beach, WA 98571.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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