Swim Beach

Swim Beach

Swim Beach stretches along the coast of Puget Sound, in northwestern Washington State, about 80 kilometers northwest of Seattle. This region of the American Pacific Northwest is characterized by cold, deep waters, bordered by coniferous forests that descend to the shore. The surrounding coastline alternates between small rocky coves and pebble beaches, typical of the glacial geomorphology that shaped this rugged coast of the Olympic Peninsula. The beach itself offers direct access to the gray-blue waters of Puget Sound, in a minimally developed configuration that contrasts with the tourist activity of Linger Longer Beach, located 6 kilometers to the south. In the immediate vicinity, US-W Beach is 4.3 kilometers away, while Dabob Broad Spit, a more extensive sedimentary formation, stretches 8.3 kilometers to the north. The site retains a wild character, devoid of commercial facilities, where low tide reveals expanses of gray sand dotted with driftwood debris and smooth rocks. No surveillance service is provided on this stretch, and access remains unadapted for people with reduced mobility. The site does not benefit from the Blue Flag label. Visitors must anticipate tidal conditions and water temperatures, which remain cold year-round.