Copalis Beach Washington Map

About Copalis Beach, Washington

Copalis Beach is a locality in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 671. The population density is 46.6 people per km². Copalis Beach is located at 47.1126°N, 124.1738°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98535.

Copalis Beach unfolds along the wild Pacific coast, a place where the ceaseless breath of the ocean shapes the very character of the land. It lies 23.7 miles west-north-west of Grays Harbor, WA (from Grays Harbor, WA: bearing 290°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north of Ocean Shores. Here, the sand, a pale, cool gray strewn with the driftwood bones of ancient trees, stretches wide under a sky that often wears a veil of soft mist, diffusing the sunlight into an ethereal glow. The air itself is a tangible presence, carrying the briny tang of kelp and the damp, earthy scent of the surrounding coastal forest, a dense, emerald wall of Sitka spruce and western hemlock that crowds the edge of the dunes. At the water's edge, the relentless surf churns, a frothy white lace against the deep, inscrutable blue of the ocean, its rhythmic roar a constant, soothing murmur. This stretch of Grays Harbor County has long been defined by its relationship with the sea, its history a quiet echo of resourcefulness and resilience. For generations, the bounty of the ocean sustained the people of Copalis Beach, with fishing and razor clam digging forming the backbone of its economy. The vast, accessible beaches that give Copalis Beach its name were once a celebrated destination for clam hunters, a practice that continues to draw enthusiasts seeking the plump, sweet meat of these prized mollusks. Though the scale of commercial fishing has shifted, the spirit of connection to the marine environment remains, evident in the small, weathered boats pulled ashore and the stories shared over steaming mugs in the local eateries. The landscape itself, with its dramatic tidal shifts and the constant sculpting by wind and wave, imbues Copalis Beach with a sense of elemental beauty, a reminder of nature's enduring power.

About This Copalis Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Copalis Beach, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.112586, -124.173788. 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 Copalis Beach and Grays Harbor County.

Detailed location data for Copalis Beach includes the ZIP code (98535), telephone area code (425), county seat of Grays Harbor County (Montesano), and school district assignment (North Beach 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 Copalis Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.