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Port Townsend

Bay

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
Cold waterCool today

bay in Jefferson County, Washington state, United States of America

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. NOAA buoy PTWW1, as of Aug 21, 6:30 PM UTC
Water temp
56°F
14°C

No official beach-advisory feed for Washington yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy PTWW1 (2.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:30 PM UTC.

Weather at Port Townsend

H: 63° L: 54°
Overcast
Overcast
57°
|
Feels like 54°
Precipitation
18%
Humidity
83%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
5.2
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
56°
3 AM
Clear
56°
6 AM
Cloudy
55°
9 AM
Overcast
58°
12 PM
Overcast
57°
3 PM
Overcast
59°
6 PM
Overcast
57°
9 PM
Overcast
57°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Port Townsend?
Port Townsend is a bay in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Port Townsend?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Port Townsend in Washington is 56°F (14°C), measured by NOAA buoy PTWW1, 2.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Port Townsend?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.

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