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About Moclips, Washington

Moclips is a locality in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 82. The population density is 32.5 people per km². Moclips is located at 47.2362°N, 124.2130°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98571.

Moclips unfolds along the wild edge of the Pacific Northwest coast, where the ceaseless Pacific breathes a damp, salty kiss upon the land. It lies 29.3 miles north-west of Grays Harbor, WA (from Grays Harbor, WA: bearing 305°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south-south-east of Taholah. The terrain here is a dramatic interplay of steep bluffs, cloaked in dense, evergreen forests that tumble towards the sea, and wide, wind-scoured beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see. Weather-beaten driftwood, bleached bone-white by sun and salt, lies scattered like forgotten relics across the sand, testament to the ocean's formidable power. The air itself carries a peculiar coolness, even on the brightest days, a constant reminder of the vast, deep waters that lie just beyond the breakers, their moods shifting with the tide and the sky. The history of Moclips is intrinsically tied to the allure of its dramatic coastline and the resources it offered. Once a bustling destination for tourists drawn by the promise of fresh sea air and panoramic ocean vistas, it retains echoes of that grander past in its faded charm. The local economy, though perhaps less boisterous than in its heyday, still draws sustenance from the sea, with fishing boats occasionally dotting the horizon and small businesses catering to those who seek the quietude of this remote stretch. The very character of Moclips is shaped by its isolation, fostering a sense of self-reliance and a deep, almost primal connection to the natural world that surrounds it.

About This Moclips Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Moclips, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.236195, -124.212958. 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 Moclips and Grays Harbor County.

Detailed location data for Moclips includes the ZIP code (98562), 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 Moclips is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.