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Swim Area is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare wind 3 km/h · SW, uv 6.2, waves 0.0 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 80/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
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3 km/h · SW
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6.2
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0.0 m
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Last updated: Aug 15, 06:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 80/100
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Updated: Aug 15, 06:30 PM
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Air temp
24°C
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25°C
UV index
6.2
Wind
3 km/h · SW
Gust 7 km/h
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0.0 m
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Swim Area
Located on the shores of Puget Sound in the Seattle region, Washington, this swimming area occupies a strategic position on the northwestern American Pacific coast. The coordinates (47.609°N / 122.282°O) place it in the immediate vicinity of downtown Seattle, in an environment where the coast is characterized by cold, deep waters bordered by coniferous forests descending to the tide line. Puget Sound, although protected from ocean waves by the Olympic Peninsula, remains a challenging body of water with variable currents and rarely mild temperatures. This swimming area is distinguished from its immediate neighbors by direct access to the Sound's waters, only 1.2 km from US-W Beach and 2.9 km from Mount Baker Beach. Unlike the more developed sandy or pebbly beaches in the vicinity, this area offers a more raw, less developed character, where the meeting of land and water retains its natural aspect. Visitors find an authentic swimming experience here, far from standardized tourist facilities, with a water depth that requires caution and knowledge of local conditions. Access remains basic: no lifeguard service is provided on site, and accessibility for people with reduced mobility is not guaranteed. The minimal infrastructure reflects the status of an informal swimming area, without Blue Flag certification. Swimmers must assess safety conditions themselves and respect seasonal warnings regarding water temperature and Sound currents.
About this spot
Puget Sound, named after British explorer Peter Puget (1790), is a glacial fjord shaped during the last ice age. This swimming area reflects the historical attraction of Seattleites to summer swimming in cold but invigorating waters. Since the 1960s, the shores of the Sound have attracted intrepid swimmers seeking to immerse themselves in an aquatic environment where the water rarely exceeds 15°C in August. Local records mention that Seattle swimming clubs have long used these unofficial areas for winter training, transforming swimming into a personal challenge rather than a relaxing pastime.
Updated 5/9/2026
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3 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Swim Area?
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