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Oyster Shell Beach
4.8★ · 13 Google ratings · Nordland, Washington
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 50 ft away
Walk
330 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 130 ft away
Water
56°F
Tide
8 ft range today
Length
200 yd of shoreline
Sand
80 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Oyster Shell Beach
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1Parking2Restrooms130 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Good for quiet weekends
Even on warm weekend days, the beach remains uncrowded compared to other regional options.
Ideal for families with young children
The beach offers abundant shells and sea life to observe, making it an educational experience for kids.
Watch the tide schedule closely
Tidal changes significantly affect what's accessible on the beach at different times.
Wash hands after beach exploration
The beach can carry bacteria, so proper hand washing is essential after touching shells or other materials.
Arrive early for parking
The parking area accommodates only about 6-8 cars, so go early to secure a spot.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
65°F · clear
Water
56°F
Waves
0.1 ft · 3 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the NNE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 01:51 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:57 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:33 | High tide | ↑ |
| 22:53 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:45 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 2850 Flagler Rd, Nordland, WA 98358
🅿 Parking 50 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 330 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 130 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Oyster Shell Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 50 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Oyster Shell Beach?
330 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 Oyster Shell Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 130 ft from the listing.
When is Oyster Shell Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am 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.
