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Macs cove
5.0★ · 18 Google ratings · Oak Harbor, Washington
✓ Parking✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 150 yd away
Walk
160 ft · under a minute
Water
58°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
8 ft range today
Length
0.8 miles of shoreline
Sand
300 ft from the water to the back
Map of Macs cove
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1Parking125 yd from the listing2Covered shelter290 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Best for bridge and wildlife viewing
Bring binoculars or a camera to watch seals and the dramatic Deception Pass Bridge from the beach.
Plan for a quick visit
The walk from car to beach takes about five minutes, making this ideal for a 1-2 hour stop.
Wear sturdy hiking shoes
The trail down is short but steep with uneven terrain that will challenge casual footwear.
Bring water in warm months
The steep walk is short but strenuous enough to warrant hydration during spring through fall.
Entry fee applies year-round
Park admission is ten dollars per vehicle, paid at the parking lot near the bridge.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
61°F · clear
Water
58°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.1 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:03 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:04 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:32 | High tide | ↑ |
| 22:22 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:45 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Pacific NW Trail, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
🅿 Parking 150 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 160 ft away, under a minute walk
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Where do you park at Macs cove?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Macs cove?
160 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Macs cove 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.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
