Port Ludlow, Washington Weather
Port Ludlow, Washington — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Port Ludlow, Jefferson County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Port Ludlow. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Port Ludlow is published on the Seattle Paine Field International Airport (KPAE) page, 30 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 5 airfields within reach of Port Ludlow have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Port Ludlow: Bremerton National Airport (KPWT) 49 km · King County International Airport - Boeing Field (KBFI) 53 km · Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT) 59 km · Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) 60 km
Conditions reported at KPAE describe the airfield itself. Weather 30 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Port Ludlow specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Port Ludlow.
About Port Ludlow, Washington
Port Ludlow unfolds as a serene embrace of Pacific Northwest beauty, where the deep, cool waters of the Puget Sound kiss shores fringed by dense evergreen forests. It lies 16.3 miles west-north-west of Edmonds, WA (from Edmonds, WA: bearing 299°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-south-east of Port Hadlock-Irondale. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: the smooth, glassy surface of the bay, reflecting the ever-changing sky, gives way to the rugged, moss-draped slopes that rise inland, a testament to the region's glacial past. The air, perpetually carrying the briny tang of the sea, often mingles with the damp, earthy scent of ancient cedars and firs, creating a unique olfactory signature. Sunlight, when it pierces the canopy, casts a diffused, almost ethereal glow, illuminating the vibrant greens of ferns and the rich browns of fallen needles underfoot. The very character of Port Ludlow is one of quiet contemplation, a place where the elements are not merely observed but felt, seeping into the bones of the land and the souls of its inhabitants. The history of Port Ludlow is deeply entwined with the maritime pulse of the Salish Sea and the industrious spirit of early settlers. Once a vital hub for logging operations, the deep waters here facilitated the transport of timber to distant markets, a legacy that whispers through the weathered pilings and the occasional glimpse of a forgotten tramway. The economy, while still connected to the bounty of the sea through fishing and aquaculture, has gracefully diversified, embracing tourism and the quiet allure of waterfront living. Port Ludlow is perhaps most famously known for its namesake bay, a sheltered haven that has long drawn sailors and nature enthusiasts alike, its waters teeming with marine life and its shores offering a tranquil escape. The gentle rhythm of daily life here is dictated by the tides and the seasons, a deliberate pace that allows for an appreciation of the natural world and the enduring charm of this coastal haven.
Live animated radar for Port Ludlow and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Port Ludlow, Jefferson County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.925369°N, 122.683491°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98365 |
| Area Code | 425 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Port Ludlow, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Port Ludlow, Washington, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Port Ludlow includes coordinates 47.925369°N, 122.683491°W, situated in Jefferson County. ZIP code 98365. 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. 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.
