Gig Harbor, Washington Weather
Gig Harbor, Washington — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Gig Harbor, Pierce County.
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About Gig Harbor, Washington
Gig Harbor unfurls along the western shore of Puget Sound, a place where the emerald embrace of evergreen forests spills down to meet the shimmering, slate-grey waters. It lies 6.6 miles north-north-west of University Place, WA (from University Place, WA: bearing 348°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north-west of Tacoma. The air, perpetually kissed by the salt tang of the Sound, carries the faint, sweet scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the abundant natural beauty that defines this locale. Steep hills, cloaked in Douglas fir and cedar, rise behind the waterfront, their slopes etched with winding residential streets and the occasional, sun-drenched clearing. The harbor itself, a protected inlet, is a mosaic of bobbing sailboats, their masts like delicate, skeletal fingers reaching towards the sky, and the utilitarian hulls of fishing vessels, their decks weathered by countless journeys. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar, pearlescent quality, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a quiet, introspective mood to the scene. This is a place with roots sunk deep in maritime tradition, a heritage that continues to shape Gig Harbor's identity and economy. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood of the community, its hardy boats and skilled crews venturing out onto the Sound and beyond, bringing in their bounty. While the fishing fleets remain a visible presence, the character of Gig Harbor has broadened, embracing a vibrant local arts scene and a growing reputation for its charming downtown shops and eateries, many of which offer stunning views of the water. The influence of its seafaring past is palpable, evident in the preserved historical buildings and the stories whispered by the older generation, tales of generations who understood the rhythms of the tides and the bounty of the sea. The nearby Kitsap Peninsula offers further exploration, its state parks and wilder coastlines a testament to the enduring, wild spirit of the region.
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| Location | Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.329264°N, 122.580129°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98335, 98332, 98329 |
| Area Code | 425 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Gig Harbor, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Gig Harbor, Washington, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Gig Harbor includes coordinates 47.329264°N, 122.580129°W, situated in Pierce County. ZIP code 98335, 98332, 98329. Telephone area code: 425. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
