Neah Bay Washington Map

About Neah Bay, Washington

Neah Bay is a locality in Clallam County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 955. The population density is 173.8 people per km². Neah Bay is located at 48.3681°N, 124.6250°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98357.

Neah Bay clings to the rugged northwestern edge of the Olympic Peninsula, a place where the Pacific Ocean’s restless breath meets the ancient embrace of temperate rainforest. It lies 41.9 miles west-northwest of Clallam, WA (from Clallam, WA: bearing 295°T), and is situated 30.9 miles north-northwest of Forks. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt and the damp, earthy perfume of cedar and fir, a constant reminder of the wild forces that shape this sliver of coast. Jagged sea stacks, like stoic sentinels, stand firm against the relentless surf, their dark, barnacle-encrusted surfaces slick with spray. The harbor, a protected cove, shelters a flotilla of fishing vessels, their colorful hulls a vibrant contrast to the often-muted palette of sky and sea, and the distant, mist-shrouded peaks of the Olympic Mountains form a formidable backdrop. The Makah Tribe, stewards of this land for millennia, have woven their history and livelihood into the very fabric of Neah Bay. The economy, once deeply tied to the bounty of the sea, still sees salmon and halibut fishing as a vital artery, though tourism, drawn by the dramatic coastal scenery and the rich cultural heritage, plays an increasingly significant role. The Makah Cultural and Research Center stands as a testament to their enduring legacy, offering a window into a way of life shaped by the ocean and the forest. Evenings here can bring a profound quietude, broken only by the cry of gulls or the distant rumble of waves, a stark counterpoint to the ceaseless energy of the ocean that defines Neah Bay.

About This Neah Bay Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Neah Bay, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.368122, -124.62496. 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 Neah Bay and Clallam County.

Detailed location data for Neah Bay includes the ZIP code (98357), telephone area code (425), county seat of Clallam County (Port Angeles), and school district assignment (Cape Flattery 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 Neah Bay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.