How can you use the Friday Harbor marina camera to check conditions before arriving?
The Friday Harbor marina camera provides a live view of docks, weather, and boat traffic, helping you gauge how crowded the harbor is before arrival. By watching the camera, you can spot open side-tie areas, check wind conditions, and see activity near the ferry terminal and anchorage to plan your approach.
On the left side of this website is a link to the Friday Harbor Camera. The live camera usually pans back and forth, covering most of the marina.
By watching the marina camera you can see the weather, the ferry terminal, vacant slips and even see if there are very many boats anchored in the cove.
If you watch closely you can see at the bottom of the gangway, A-dock, Comm dock, Walkway C and the By-pass dock, all are side tie and available for transient use. (look at the Friday Harbor marina map to get your bearings, marina map ) This area is first come first served and is assigned or reserved via the harbor master on ch 66. Looking at the space available and the dinghy dock spaces directly below the gangway will give you a sneak preview of how crowded the marina is. If you choose to stay at one of these side tie docks you will reduce your walk to shore by about a quarter mile. The Comm dock has electricity.
