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Ocean Shores Beach
4.7★ · 1,633 Google ratings · Ocean Shores, Washington
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 450 yd away · free
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 500 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
62°F
Tide
9 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
3.7 miles of shoreline
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Ocean Shores Beach
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2018–2026
Visit for kite flying and sunsets
Consistent wind and clear western views make this ideal for both activities.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2026
Arrive before 10am or 11am
Parking spots fill quickly on sunny days, especially during summer and holidays.
Expect cold water year-round
The Pacific water stays cold even in summer months, so plan accordingly.
Drive carefully on the beach
Speeding is ticketed here, and some vehicles get stuck in soft sand away from firm zones.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
60°F · overcast
Water
62°F
Waves
3.2 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
11 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:51 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 12:49 | High tide | ↑ |
| 17:50 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 23:56 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:43 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Ocean Shores, WA 98569
🅿 Parking 450 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 500 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Ocean Shores Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 450 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Ocean Shores Beach?
150 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Ocean Shores Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 500 yd from the listing.
When is Ocean Shores Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
