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Judd Cove Preserve
4.6★ · 71 Google ratings · Eastsound, Washington
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At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 575 yd away · about 10 spaces
Access
6am to 6pm
Walk
300 yd · 4 min
Water
64°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
8 ft range today
Crowds
Quietest Mon 6pm
Map of Judd Cove Preserve
Guide
Good to know
Come in the morning
Early visits offer the quietest experience in a naturally peaceful spot that rarely gets crowded.
Take the loop trail
A short forest hike with lush ferns, wildflowers, and a historic lime kiln rewards a few extra minutes of walking.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Visit at low tide
High tide reduces the beach to roughly 20 feet of accessible sand and rocks.
Expect muddy conditions
The cove can be muddy at low tide, so wear appropriate footwear.
Respect private property boundaries
Private land flanks the preserve on both sides, so stay on marked trails and avoid driveways.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
64°F · mostly clear
Water
64°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.3 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the N
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:07 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:40 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:49 | High tide | ↑ |
| 22:47 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:44 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Judd Cove Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245
🅿 Parking 575 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 300 yd away, about 4 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Judd Cove Preserve?
The nearest mapped parking area is 575 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Judd Cove Preserve?
300 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Judd Cove Preserve 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 Judd Cove Preserve least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 6pm and the busiest at Sat 11am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
