Cohassett Beach Washington Map

About Cohassett Beach, Washington

Cohassett Beach is a locality in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 455. The population density is 120.1 people per km². Cohassett Beach is located at 46.8684°N, 124.1118°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98595.

Cohassett Beach unfolds as a sliver of land caught between the restless Pacific and the hushed expanse of Grays Harbor. It lies 21.3 miles west-south-west of Grays Harbor, WA (from Grays Harbor, WA: bearing 246°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-south-east of Ocean Shores. Here, the air carries a perpetual tang of salt and pine, a damp kiss that clings to everything, from the weathered clapboard of houses to the wind-bent shore pines that stand sentinel along the dunes. The sand, a coarse, pale gold, stretches out, often scoured by a relentless wind that sculpts the landscape into subtle, shifting contours. Gulls wheel overhead, their cries a sharp counterpoint to the low roar of the surf, a constant, deep-throated murmur that defines the very rhythm of this place. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar, almost bruised quality, as if the sun itself is contemplating its descent into the vast, gray ocean. The history of Cohassett Beach is inextricably linked to the ebb and flow of the Grays Harbor estuary and the timber that once dominated its economy. For generations, logging and fishing were the lifeblood of this coast, the scent of sawdust mingling with the brine. While the timber industry has receded, its ghost lingers in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the quiet resilience of its inhabitants. Today, the economy is a more diffuse tapestry, woven with the threads of tourism drawn to the wild beauty of the coastline, and the ongoing, if diminished, importance of fishing. The presence of the Chehalis River, with its own unique ecosystem and history of navigation, further shapes the character of Cohassett Beach, offering a different kind of water, a calmer, more introspective flow compared to the open ocean's drama. The local traditions are subtle, rooted in a deep respect for the natural world and a quiet understanding of the forces that shape life on this edge of the continent.

About This Cohassett Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cohassett Beach, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.868424, -124.111839. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Cohassett Beach and Grays Harbor County.

Detailed location data for Cohassett Beach includes the ZIP code (98595), telephone area code (425), county seat of Grays Harbor County (Montesano), and school district assignment (Ocosta School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cohassett Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.