64°
Partly Sunny
2%
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Jefferson County, WA · Puget Sound
Fort Worden State Park
202 Eisenhower Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368
A decommissioned coastal artillery fort turned state park at the mouth of Puget Sound, with two miles of beach below Point Wilson Lighthouse. Concrete gun batteries honeycomb the bluff, Officers Row still stands, and the Port Townsend Marine Science Center sits on the pier. Strong currents where Admiralty Inlet meets the Strait — wade, don't swim out.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
55°F water · 64°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 62 in the afternoon. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West northwest wind 5 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Weather
- 64°F air — chilly for a beach day
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 55°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
57 /100
good
44 Swim
64 Sunbathe
77 Walk
75 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
64°F
Partly Sunny
Wind
7 mph
WNW
Rain
2%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 01 PM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
62°F
Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
55°F
Too cold to swim
Next Low Tide
9:52 PM
4.4 ft · in 2.6h
Wave Height
2.6 ft
7s · W swell
Barometer
30.27 inHg
1025 hPa · buoy PTWW1
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Sunset
7:37 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
62°
Partly Sunny
0%
48
62°
Mostly Cloudy
5%
46
63°
Chance Light Rain
32%
35
66°
Mostly Sunny
10%
57
62°
Mostly Sunny
3%
54
63°
Partly Sunny
13%
52
What to Bring Today
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 55°F — dangerously cold
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Multiple lots throughout the fort grounds. Discover Pass required.
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed throughout; no off-leash area. Cougars are occasionally reported in the park.
Entry Fee
WA Discover Pass $10/day or $45/year.
Address
202 Eisenhower Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Fort Worden State Park today?
Fort Worden State Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Fort Worden State Park dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs allowed throughout; no off-leash area. Cougars are occasionally reported in the park.
Is there an entry fee at Fort Worden State Park?
WA Discover Pass $10/day or $45/year.
Are there lifeguards at Fort Worden State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Fort Worden State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Fort Worden State Park?
Amenities at Fort Worden State Park include restrooms, showers, drinking water, campground, marine science center, lighthouse, historic batteries, hiking trails.
When is the water warmest at Fort Worden State Park?
Puget Sound and the Salish Sea stay cold year-round. Surface temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 55-62°F, and the deeper channels stay in the low 50s. Swimming is short-dip territory for most people; wetsuits are normal. Shallow, sun-warmed bays like Birch Bay run several degrees warmer than the open Sound.
Where is Fort Worden State Park located?
Fort Worden State Park is in Jefferson County, WA, at 202 Eisenhower Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368.
Nearby Beaches
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