Greenbank, 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, soil and crop conditions for Greenbank, Island County.
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Greenbank rests on the eastern shore of Whidbey Island, a place where the soft, grey light of the Pacific Northwest often washes over a landscape of gentle, forested slopes descending to the tranquil waters of Saratoga Passage. It lies 6.9 miles south of Island, WA (from Island, WA: bearing 177°T), and is situated 5.6 miles south-south-west of Camano. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and the distant, briny tang of the Puget Sound, a perpetual whisper of the sea that shapes the very character of the land. Fields, often bordered by weathered cedar fences, roll and dip, giving way to stands of Douglas fir and Western red cedar, their dark green needles a constant backdrop. The sky, a vast canvas of shifting clouds, can reveal startlingly blue patches or descend into a misty embrace that softens the edges of the world, lending an almost ethereal quality to the quiet roads and scattered homes. Historically, Greenbank has been a place tied to the bounty of the land and sea, its economy once rooted in agriculture and fishing. The fertile soil, a gift from ancient glacial deposits, still supports farms, their rows of crops a testament to the enduring agricultural spirit. This heritage is subtly evident in the unhurried pace of life, a rhythm that allows for contemplation of the surrounding natural beauty. While no longer a bustling port, the legacy of its past is present in the weathered barns and the quiet docks that still dot the shoreline. The area is also known for its natural preserves and the quiet beauty of its coastal environment, a haven for migratory birds and those seeking respite from the clamor of larger settlements.
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| Location | Greenbank, Island County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 48.09815°N, 122.572935°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98253 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Greenbank, 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 Greenbank includes coordinates 48.098150°N, 122.572935°W, situated in Island County. ZIP code 98253. Telephone area code: 206, 253. 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.