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Hyde Beach
4.7★ · 37 Google ratings · Oak Harbor, Washington
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 225 yd away
Access
Hours vary by day
Walk
0.7 miles · 16 min
Water
59°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
7 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 4pm
Map of Hyde Beach
Guide
Good to know
Great for long walks and rock hunting
The beach spans 3.4 miles with abundant rocks and occasional sea glass finds, ideal for extended exploration.
Visit at low tide
The beach widens significantly at low tide, offering more sand and rock exploration space.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Military base access required
You must have military credentials to enter the beach, so verify your eligibility before visiting.
Expect frequent aircraft noise
Military jets fly overhead regularly, so bring earplugs if loud noises bother you or your children.
Bring shade or arrive early
The beach offers no natural shade, so plan accordingly with umbrellas or arrive during cooler hours.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
60°F · clear
Water
59°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.1 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:59 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:05 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:26 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:44 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Oak Harbor, WA 98278
🅿 Parking 225 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 0.7 miles away, about 16 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Hyde Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 225 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Hyde Beach?
260 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Hyde Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Hyde Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 4pm and the busiest at Tue 11am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
