Surfing, Kayaking, and Rafting
The entire North Olympic Peninsula has many lakes, rivers, and
shorelines that offer fresh and salt water opportunities for surfing,
kayaking, river rafting, drift boating, and canoeing. The shores
of the Hood Canal are ideal for endless exploring by small craft,
as are the inland waters of the Strait of Juan De Fuca from Port
Townsend to Neah Bay.
SURF SPOTS
Hobuck Beach
Hobuck Hoedown Pacific North Coast Surfing
Festival
Memorial Day weekend. A small gathering of friends has grown
to a greatly anticipated yearly event with kayak and board surfing,
and hopefully great waves. Hobuck is a favorite local public beach
known for its flat and sandy shoreline, making it very popular
with surfers, surf-kayakers, and families.
www.hobuckhoedown.com/
Mouth of the Elwah River
WEBCAM: www.insideout.com/areawebcams/
www.wannasurf.com/spot/North_America/USA/North_West/Washington/elwa/
La Push
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www.surfline.com/reports/report.cfm?id=5068
Shi Shi Beach
www.makah.com/shishi.htm
Neah Bay Tides
http://tbone.biol.sc.edu/tide/tideshow.cgi?site=Neah+Bay%2C+Washington&units=f
GREAT KAYAKING SPOTS
www.trails.com/activity.asp?area=14624
Freshwater Bay
This bay on the Strait of Juan de Fuca follows a rugged coastline.
Paddle through kelp beds while looking for sea lions, bald eagles,
harbor seals, otters and sea birds.
Lake Aldwell
Lake Aldwell is the place to get up close views of bald eagles,
osprey, and tumpeter swans in the winter. The lake is west of Port
Angeles in the shadow of the Olympic Mountains.
Dungeness Spit
Known for abundant wildlife, spectacular scenery, and an historic
lighthouse, this natural, seven-mile long spit has become known
as a real hidden treasure by area kayakers.
Lake Ozette
Lake Ozette, the third largest lake in Washington, is fed by
numerous creeks. Its outlet is the Ozette River, which empties
into the ocean. There are three islands on Lake Ozette making paddling
a good adventure; Tivoli, Garden Island and a small overgrown postage
stamp of an island.
www.nps.gov/archive/olym/wic/dozla.htm
Know the Tides
www.tidesonline.com/
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