Wildcat Cove in Larrabee State Park, and Jack Hyde beach (Tacoma) now open for water recreation.
On August 8, 2025, Whatcom County Health and Community Services revised the swimming advisory for Wildcat Cove at Larrabee State Park in Whatcom County. The advisory had been in effect since July 25, 2025. New water samples show lower levels of fecal bacteria at the shoreline which reduces the risk to public health from water-borne pathogens. The beach is now open for water-contact recreation. Advisories at Little Squalicum remain in effect at this time.
On August 6, 2025, the water-contact advisory for Jack Hyde beach in Pierce County was lifted by the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. The advisory had been in effect since June 18, 2025. New water samples showed lower levels of fecal bacteria which reduces the risk to public health from water-borne pathogens. The beach is now open for water-contact recreation.
Local health jurisdictions issue water-contact advisories or closures at swimming beaches. The BEACH Program helps to communicate these risks to the public.
Top swimming tips
It’s always a good idea to shower before and after swimming, and to wash your hands before eating if you’ve been in contact with water or sand at the beach. Other swimming tips can be found on our website.
Help your beach to prevent future advisories and closures.
Stay updated on water quality at local beaches by checking the BEACH Program swimming map, joining our email notification list, or following us on social media.
Questions?
Contact Heather Gibbs, our BEACH Program Manager, at 360-480-4868 or heather.gibbs@ecy.wa.gov
For media inquiries contact Mugdha Flores, Communications Manager, at 360-628-7692 or mugdha.flores@ecy.wa.gov
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