Oak Harbor, Washington Weather
Oak 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 Oak Harbor, Island County.
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About Oak Harbor, Washington
Oak Harbor sits on Whidbey Island, a place where the Salish Sea's breath shapes the land. It lies 7.2 miles north-north-west of Island, WA (from Island, WA: bearing 336°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-north-west of Camano. The gentle slopes of the island descend towards the water, creating a shoreline of varying textures, from smooth, wave-worn pebbles to patches of darker, richer soil supporting hardy coastal vegetation. The air here often carries the briny tang of the sea, mingling with the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a soft Pacific Northwest rain. Low, persistent clouds can lend a diffused, pearly light to the landscape, softening the edges of the evergreen forests that climb the island's interior, and casting a quiet, introspective mood over the waters of the sound. Across the narrow Fidalgo Bay, the mainland hills rise, a muted backdrop to the immediate, more intimate contours of the island. This northern Whidbey settlement's character is deeply tied to its maritime past and the military presence that has long been a significant economic engine. The waters of Penn Cove, a sheltered inlet to the south, have historically been a rich source of sustenance, particularly for the mussels farmed there, their cultivation a quiet, steady industry. The town itself, while having grown, retains a sense of straightforward practicality, its businesses catering to the needs of both residents and the transient population drawn to its naval air station. Echoes of earlier days, when logging and fishing were paramount, can still be found in the weathered facades of older buildings and the enduring knowledge of the tides held by those who make their living from the water. The island's landscape, with its blend of forest, farmland, and coastline, offers a constant, subtle reminder of its enduring relationship with the natural world.
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| Location | Oak Harbor, Island County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 48.293156°N, 122.643224°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98277, 98278 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Oak Harbor, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Oak 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 Oak Harbor includes coordinates 48.293156°N, 122.643224°W, situated in Island County. ZIP code 98277, 98278. 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.
