Water Temperature of Port Townsend Bay in Port Townsend, WA

Current Water Temperature

54.5°F 12.5°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
54.5°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.

Measurement Time: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 4:18 PM PST

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Local Points of Interest

Port Townsend Ferry Terminal; Strait of Juan de Fuca; Olympic Peninsula

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Port Townsend Bay

Station Name: 9444900 - Port Townsend, WA
Station Type: Fixed
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Ferry Dock
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Jefferson County

GPS Coordinates: 48.111, -122.76

Nearby Water Temperatures

Skagit River, Burlington, WA (30.2 mi)
Port Angeles Harbor, Port Angeles, WA (31.4 mi)
Friday Harbor, Friday Harbor, WA (32.2 mi)
Strait of Juan de Fuca, Angeles Point, WA (39.3 mi)
Sultan River, Lake Roesiger, WA (45.7 mi)
Sultan River, Sultan, WA (45.9 mi)
Duwamish River, Tukwila, WA (47.5 mi)
South Fork Nooksack River, Doran, WA (47.7 mi)
Skookum Creek, Doran, WA (48.1 mi)
North Fork Skokomish River, Hoodsport, WA (49 mi)
Duwamish River, Tukwila, WA (49.5 mi)
Cedar River, Renton, WA (50.5 mi)
Nooksack River, Ferndale, WA (51.3 mi)
Tolt River, Carnation, WA (52 mi)
North Fork Tolt River, Carnation, WA (52.7 mi)

Weather for Port Townsend, Washington

Current Weather

56.9°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 79%
Feels Like: 48.7°F
Wind: SSE 15.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 37.4 mph
Pressure: 29.68 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Overcast
Sat
H: 59°F
L: 46°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 55°F
L: 43°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 54°F
L: 42°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
11.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
12.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
49 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
17.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
150 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 37m daylight
Sunrise 7:06 AM
Solar Noon 11:54 AM
Sunset 4:43 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 5:35 AM
Transit 10:40 AM
Moonset 3:34 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:10 AM - 12:40 PM
10:33 PM - 1:03 AM

Minor Periods

5:05 AM - 6:35 AM
3:04 PM - 4:34 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5

Gale Warning issued November 7 at 2:39PM PST until November 8 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat November 7, 2026, 2:39 PM
Expires: Sat November 7, 2026, 10:45 PM

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


Wind Advisory issued November 7 at 1:17PM PST until November 8 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat November 7, 2026, 1:17 PM
Expires: Sat November 7, 2026, 11:30 PM

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Island County, Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties, Lowlands of Western Whatcom County, Port Townsend Area, San Juan County, City of Seattle, Downtown Everett / Marysville Area, Eastside, Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties, and Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 53.3°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 23.7 mph
UV Index: 0.9

Astronomical

Sun
9h 37m daylight
Sunrise 7:06 AM
Solar Noon 11:54 AM
Sunset 4:43 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 5:35 AM
Transit 10:40 AM
Moonset 3:34 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:10 AM - 12:40 PM
10:33 PM - 1:03 AM

Minor Periods

5:05 AM - 6:35 AM
3:04 PM - 4:34 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 49.3°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Chance of Rain: 69%
Wind: 16.8 mph
UV Index: 1

Astronomical

Sun
9h 35m daylight
Sunrise 7:07 AM
Solar Noon 11:54 AM
Sunset 4:42 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:48 AM
Transit 11:26 AM
Moonset 3:56 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:56 AM - 1:26 PM
11:20 PM - 1:50 AM

Minor Periods

6:18 AM - 7:48 AM
3:26 PM - 4:56 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 47.5°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Chance of Rain: 80%
Wind: 15 mph
UV Index: 1.3

Astronomical

Sun
9h 32m daylight
Sunrise 7:09 AM
Solar Noon 11:54 AM
Sunset 4:41 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 8:00 AM
Transit 12:14 PM
Moonset 4:23 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:09 AM - 2:39 AM
11:44 AM - 2:14 PM

Minor Periods

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
3:53 PM - 5:23 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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