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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 rests on a rugged stretch of Washington's Pacific coast, a place where the land exhales a damp, briny scent. It lies 26.0 miles northwest of Aberdeen, WA (from Aberdeen, WA: bearing 314°T), and is situated 18.3 miles north of Ocean Shores. The beach here is a wide, shifting expanse of sand and driftwood, often scoured by the relentless Pacific wind, giving it a raw, untamed beauty. Towering, wind-sculpted Sitka spruce and Western hemlock trees fringe the bluffs above, their branches reaching out like gnarled fingers against the ever-present gray sky. The air, even on a clear day, carries a pervasive coolness, a constant reminder of the ocean's vast, unfathomable depths. The surf pounds with a deep, resonant roar, a sound that seems to settle into the very bones of the place, shaping the rhythm of everyday life. The history of Moclips is deeply entwined with the allure of the Pacific coast and the hardy spirit of those who sought a life here. Once a bustling destination for tourists drawn by the promise of ocean air and the novelty of coastal resorts, Moclips now carries a quieter, more weathered charm. Its economy, once buoyed by the hospitality industry, has adapted, with many residents now finding work in nearby coastal towns or relying on the natural bounty of the sea. The legacy of its past can still be glimpsed in the faded grandeur of older buildings and the stories whispered by the sea breeze, tales of a bygone era when this remote outpost was a vibrant hub of coastal activity, a place where travelers came to escape and to find a different kind of solace in the wild embrace of the Pacific.

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.