Westport Light State Park

1595 W Ocean Ave, Westport, WA 98595

A 560-acre day-use park named for the 107-ft Grays Harbor (Westport) Lighthouse — tallest in Washington, built 1898. The 1.3-mile ADA-accessible concrete Dune Trail boardwalk connects to Westhaven State Park. Top WA surf spot; ocean swimming is discouraged (rip currents).

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Great day for a beach walk.

Cool but workable

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Partly sunny. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 12 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Weather

  • 67°F air — cool but workable
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions
70 /100
great
65 Sunbathe
77 Walk
81 Fish
75 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
67°F
Partly Sunny
Wind
8 to 14 mph
NW
Rain
2%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
Water Temp
Barometer
30.22 inHg
Steady · buoy 46029
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
7:41 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Time Type Height
5:54 AM Low -0.9 ft
12:34 PM High 8.3 ft
6:06 PM Low 1.6 ft

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

Today Sep 9
67°

Partly Sunny

2%
70
Thu Sep 10
63°

Mostly Cloudy

1%
47
Fri Sep 11
62°

Mostly Cloudy

5%
58
Sat Sep 12
63°

Chance Light Rain

50%
36
Sun Sep 13
62°

Partly Sunny

5%
65
Mon Sep 14
62°

Partly Sunny

3%
63
Tue Sep 15
63°

Partly Sunny

4%
64

Nothing unusual - conditions are unremarkable today.

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.

Minor
6:20 PM - 7:20 PM
Major
10:50 PM - 12:50 AM
Minor
4:40 AM - 5:40 AM
Major
11:10 AM - 1:10 PM

Parking

Paved lots; Washington Discover Pass required.

Dogs

On leash.

Entry Fee

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

Address

1595 W Ocean Ave, Westport, WA 98595

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Is it safe to swim at Westport Light State Park today?

Westport Light 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 Westport Light State Park dog-friendly?

On leash.

Is there an entry fee at Westport Light State Park?

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

Are there lifeguards at Westport Light State Park?

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

What amenities are at Westport Light State Park?

Amenities at Westport Light State Park include restrooms, showers, boardwalk (ADA), observation deck, picnic tables, surf lessons (seasonal), drinking water.

When is the water warmest at Westport Light 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 Westport Light State Park located?

Westport Light State Park is in Grays Harbor County, WA, at 1595 W Ocean Ave, Westport, WA 98595.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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