Rialto Beach

End of Mora Rd, Forks, WA 98331

A pebble-and-driftwood beach on the north side of the Quillayute River mouth, across from First Beach La Push. The 1.5-mile walk north to Hole-in-the-Wall — a sea-arch you can walk through at low tide — is one of the classic Olympic coast hikes.

Charters & Tours 3

Great day for a beach walk.

53°F water · 64°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Partly sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 62 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. Low around 56, with temperatures rising to around 58 overnight. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph.

Weather

  • 64°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

  • 53°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
67 /100
good
40 Swim
63 Sunbathe
76 Walk
75 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
64°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 8 mph
NW
Rain
4%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 01 PM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
61°F
Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
53°F
Too cold to swim
Barometer
30.27 inHg
1025 hPa · buoy 46087
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Sunset
7:44 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Today Sep 9
64°

Partly Sunny

4%
67
Thu Sep 10
61°

Mostly Sunny

1%
59
Fri Sep 11
60°

Mostly Cloudy

6%
59
Sat Sep 12
62°

Partly Sunny

13%
63
Sun Sep 13
62°

Mostly Sunny

4%
65
Mon Sep 14
61°

Partly Sunny

2%
65
Tue Sep 15
63°

Mostly Sunny

4%
66
  • critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 53°F — dangerously cold

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

Parking

Paved lot at end of Mora Rd; fills by midmorning in summer. ONP entrance fee required.

Dogs

On 6-ft leash, parking lot to Ellen Creek (0.5 mi north) only, daylight hours. Prohibited beyond Ellen Creek.

Entry Fee

Olympic NP vehicle pass $30/7-day or $55/annual.

Address

End of Mora Rd, Forks, WA 98331

restroomspicnic tablesdriftwood beachtide pools at Hole-in-the-Wall
Is it safe to swim at Rialto Beach today?

Rialto 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 Rialto Beach dog-friendly?

On 6-ft leash, parking lot to Ellen Creek (0.5 mi north) only, daylight hours. Prohibited beyond Ellen Creek.

Is there an entry fee at Rialto Beach?

Olympic NP vehicle pass $30/7-day or $55/annual.

Are there lifeguards at Rialto Beach?

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

What amenities are at Rialto Beach?

Amenities at Rialto Beach include restrooms, picnic tables, driftwood beach, tide pools at Hole-in-the-Wall.

When is the water warmest at Rialto Beach?

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 Rialto Beach located?

Rialto Beach is in Clallam County, WA, at End of Mora Rd, Forks, WA 98331.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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