Port Townsend Tides | Tide Charts & Tables | Admiralty Inlet, WA

Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Mon) June 1, 2026

Port Townsend tide chart for Monday, June 1, 2026
Port Townsend tides for Jun 1st, the sunrise is 5:15am-9:03pm and the tide times are H 3:30am 7'7" L 11:14am -1'9" H 8:01pm 8'10" .

Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Tue) June 2, 2026

Port Townsend tide chart for Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Port Townsend tides for Jun 2nd, the sunrise is 5:14am-9:04pm and the tide times are L 12:36am 7'2" H 4:00am 7'4" L 11:51am -1'8" H 8:36pm 8'9" .

Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Wed) June 3, 2026

Port Townsend tide chart for Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Port Townsend tides for Jun 3rd, the sunrise is 5:14am-9:05pm and the tide times are L 1:36am 7'0" H 4:30am 7'1" L 12:30pm -1'6" H 9:11pm 8'8" .

Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Thu) June 4, 2026

Port Townsend tide chart for Thursday, June 4, 2026
Port Townsend tides for Jun 4th, the sunrise is 5:13am-9:05pm and the tide times are L 4:16am 6'9" H 4:52am 6'9" L 1:11pm -1'2" H 9:44pm 8'7" .

Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Fri) June 5, 2026

Port Townsend tide chart for Friday, June 5, 2026
Port Townsend tides for Jun 5th, the sunrise is 5:13am-9:06pm and the tide times are L 1:53pm -0'9" H 10:15pm 8'6" .

Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Sat) June 6, 2026

Port Townsend tide chart for Saturday, June 6, 2026
Port Townsend tides for Jun 6th, the sunrise is 5:12am-9:07pm and the tide times are L 5:54am 5'9" H 7:12am 5'9" L 2:36pm -0'1" H 10:44pm 8'6" .

Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Sun) June 7, 2026

Port Townsend tide chart for Sunday, June 7, 2026
Port Townsend tides for Jun 7th, the sunrise is 5:12am-9:08pm and the tide times are L 5:55am 4'11" H 8:42am 5'2" L 3:20pm 0'9" H 11:11pm 8'6" .

Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Mon) June 8, 2026

Port Townsend tide chart for Monday, June 8, 2026
Port Townsend tides for Jun 8th, the sunrise is 5:11am-9:08pm and the tide times are L 6:08am 3'10" H 10:19am 4'9" L 4:07pm 1'11" H 11:37pm 8'6" .

Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Tue) June 9, 2026

Port Townsend tide chart for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Port Townsend tides for Jun 9th, the sunrise is 5:11am-9:09pm and the tide times are L 6:33am 2'7" H 12:12pm 4'9" L 5:01pm 3'2" .

Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Wed) June 10, 2026

Port Townsend tide chart for Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Port Townsend tides for Jun 10th, the sunrise is 5:11am-9:10pm and the tide times are H 12:03am 8'6" L 7:05am 1'1" H 2:18pm 5'5" L 6:01pm 4'6" .

Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Thu) June 11, 2026

Port Townsend tide chart for Thursday, June 11, 2026
Port Townsend tides for Jun 11th, the sunrise is 5:10am-9:10pm and the tide times are H 12:29am 8'7" L 7:41am -0'4" H 3:47pm 6'7" L 7:05pm 5'8" .

Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Fri) June 12, 2026

Port Townsend tide chart for Friday, June 12, 2026
Port Townsend tides for Jun 12th, the sunrise is 5:10am-9:11pm and the tide times are H 12:57am 8'9" L 8:21am -1'9" H 4:47pm 7'7" L 8:08pm 6'6" .

Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Sat) June 13, 2026

Port Townsend tide chart for Saturday, June 13, 2026
Port Townsend tides for Jun 13th, the sunrise is 5:10am-9:11pm and the tide times are H 1:28am 8'11" L 9:03am -2'10" H 5:38pm 8'6" L 9:08pm 7'1" .

Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Sun) June 14, 2026

Port Townsend tide chart for Sunday, June 14, 2026
Port Townsend tides for Jun 14th, the sunrise is 5:10am-9:12pm and the tide times are H 2:06am 9'0" L 9:48am -3'7" H 6:25pm 9'0" L 10:06pm 7'4" .

Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Mon) June 15, 2026

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Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Tue) June 16, 2026

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Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Wed) June 17, 2026

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Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Thu) June 18, 2026

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Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Fri) June 19, 2026

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Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Sat) June 20, 2026

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Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Sun) June 21, 2026

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Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Mon) June 22, 2026

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Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Tue) June 23, 2026

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Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Wed) June 24, 2026

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Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Thu) June 25, 2026

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Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Fri) June 26, 2026

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Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Sat) June 27, 2026

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Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Sun) June 28, 2026

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Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Mon) June 29, 2026

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Port Townsend Tide Chart for (Tue) June 30, 2026

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Port Townsend Tide Calendar | June 2026

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Port Townsend Tide Table for June 2026

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
6/1 N/A H 7'7" 3:30AM 9'4" L -1'9" 11:14AM 10'7" H 8'10" 8:01PM 1'8" - - - - 05:15-21:03 23:03-05:36
6/2 1'8" L 7'2" 12:36AM 0'2" H 7'4" 4:00AM 9'1" L -1'8" 11:51AM 10'6" H 8'9" 8:36PM 1'9" 05:14-21:04 23:43-06:31
6/3 1'9" L 7'0" 1:36AM 0'0" H 7'1" 4:30AM 8'8" L -1'6" 12:30PM 10'3" H 8'8" 9:11PM 1'11" 05:14-21:05 00:00-07:34
6/4 1'11" L 6'9" 4:16AM 0 H 6'9" 4:52AM 8'0" L -1'2" 1:11PM 9'10" H 8'7" 9:44PM 9'5" 05:13-21:05 00:15-08:43
6/5 9'5" L -0'9" 1:53PM 9'4" H 8'6" 10:15PM 2'9" - - - - - - - - 05:13-21:06 00:40-09:53
6/6 2'9" L 5'9" 5:54AM 0'0" H 5'9" 7:12AM 5'10" L -0'1" 2:36PM 8'7" H 8'6" 10:44PM 3'6" 05:12-21:07 01:00-11:05
6/7 3'6" L 4'11" 5:55AM 0'2" H 5'2" 8:42AM 4'4" L 0'9" 3:20PM 7'8" H 8'6" 11:11PM 4'7" 05:12-21:08 01:17-12:16
6/8 4'7" L 3'10" 6:08AM 0'10" H 4'9" 10:19AM 2'9" L 1'11" 4:07PM 6'6" H 8'6" 11:37PM 5'10" 05:11-21:08 01:32-13:29
6/9 5'10" L 2'7" 6:33AM 2'1" H 4'9" 12:12PM 1'6" L 3'2" 5:01PM 5'3" - - - - 05:11-21:09 01:48-14:44
6/10 5'3" H 8'6" 12:03AM 7'4" L 1'1" 7:05AM 4'3" H 5'5" 2:18PM 0'11" L 4'6" 6:01PM 4'1" 05:11-21:10 02:04-16:03
6/11 4'1" H 8'7" 12:29AM 8'11" L -0'4" 7:41AM 6'11" H 6'7" 3:47PM 0'11" L 5'8" 7:05PM 3'1" 05:10-21:10 02:23-17:27
6/12 3'1" H 8'9" 12:57AM 10'6" L -1'9" 8:21AM 9'4" H 7'7" 4:47PM 1'1" L 6'6" 8:08PM 2'4" 05:10-21:11 02:48-18:55
6/13 2'4" H 8'11" 1:28AM 11'9" L -2'10" 9:03AM 11'4" H 8'6" 5:38PM 1'4" L 7'1" 9:08PM 1'10" 05:10-21:11 03:21-20:22
6/14 1'10" H 9'0" 2:06AM 12'7" L -3'7" 9:48AM 12'8" H 9'0" 6:25PM 1'8" L 7'4" 10:06PM 2'10" 05:10-21:12 04:08-21:38
6/15 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/16 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/17 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/18 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/19 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/20 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/21 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/22 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/23 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/24 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/25 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/26 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/27 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/28 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/29 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/30 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM N/A 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11

Port Townsend Textual Tide Table for June 2026


Jun 1st (Mon)
the sunrise is 5:15am-9:03pm and the tide times are H 3:30am 7'7" L 11:14am -1'9" H 8:01pm 8'10" .
Jun 2nd (Tue)
the sunrise is 5:14am-9:04pm and the tide times are L 12:36am 7'2" H 4:00am 7'4" L 11:51am -1'8" H 8:36pm 8'9" .
Jun 3rd (Wed)
the sunrise is 5:14am-9:05pm and the tide times are L 1:36am 7'0" H 4:30am 7'1" L 12:30pm -1'6" H 9:11pm 8'8" .
Jun 4th (Thu)
the sunrise is 5:13am-9:05pm and the tide times are L 4:16am 6'9" H 4:52am 6'9" L 1:11pm -1'2" H 9:44pm 8'7" .
Jun 5th (Fri)
the sunrise is 5:13am-9:06pm and the tide times are L 1:53pm -0'9" H 10:15pm 8'6" .
Jun 6th (Sat)
the sunrise is 5:12am-9:07pm and the tide times are L 5:54am 5'9" H 7:12am 5'9" L 2:36pm -0'1" H 10:44pm 8'6" .
Jun 7th (Sun)
the sunrise is 5:12am-9:08pm and the tide times are L 5:55am 4'11" H 8:42am 5'2" L 3:20pm 0'9" H 11:11pm 8'6" .
Jun 8th (Mon)
the sunrise is 5:11am-9:08pm and the tide times are L 6:08am 3'10" H 10:19am 4'9" L 4:07pm 1'11" H 11:37pm 8'6" .
Jun 9th (Tue)
the sunrise is 5:11am-9:09pm and the tide times are L 6:33am 2'7" H 12:12pm 4'9" L 5:01pm 3'2" .
Jun 10th (Wed)
the sunrise is 5:11am-9:10pm and the tide times are H 12:03am 8'6" L 7:05am 1'1" H 2:18pm 5'5" L 6:01pm 4'6" .
Jun 11th (Thu)
the sunrise is 5:10am-9:10pm and the tide times are H 12:29am 8'7" L 7:41am -0'4" H 3:47pm 6'7" L 7:05pm 5'8" .
Jun 12th (Fri)
the sunrise is 5:10am-9:11pm and the tide times are H 12:57am 8'9" L 8:21am -1'9" H 4:47pm 7'7" L 8:08pm 6'6" .
Jun 13th (Sat)
the sunrise is 5:10am-9:11pm and the tide times are H 1:28am 8'11" L 9:03am -2'10" H 5:38pm 8'6" L 9:08pm 7'1" .
Jun 14th (Sun)
the sunrise is 5:10am-9:12pm and the tide times are H 2:06am 9'0" L 9:48am -3'7" H 6:25pm 9'0" L 10:06pm 7'4" .
Jun 15th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 16th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 17th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 18th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 19th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 20th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 21st (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 22nd (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 23rd (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 24th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 25th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 26th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 27th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 28th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 29th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 30th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Port Townsend

Last updated: June 4, 2026, 6:06 AM

Marine Forecast (PZZ134)

PZZ134-042145-
Admiralty Inlet-
133 AM PDT Thu Jun 4 2026

.TODAY...NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance
of rain this morning, then a slight chance of rain early this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to S after midnight. Waves
around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain after midnight.
.FRI...SE wind around 5 kt, veering to W in the afternoon. Waves
around 2 ft or less. Rain likely.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt, easing to around 5 kt after
midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less. Rain.
.SAT...S wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. Rain in the
morning, then showers in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. A
chance of rain in the evening.
.SUN...SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind around 5 kt, backing to S after midnight.
Waves around 2 ft or less.
.MON...SE wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. A
chance of rain.

$$

Land Forecast (WAZ324)

TODAY: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s. West wind to 10 mph with gusts to 20 mph in the morning becoming light.

TONIGHT: Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Northwest wind to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

FRIDAY: Cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Light wind becoming northwest to 10 mph in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Showers. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch possible. Lows in the 40s. Northwest wind to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

SATURDAY: Showers in the morning, then showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Light wind.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s to mid 40s.

SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.

MONDAY: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with showers likely in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with showers likely in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s.

WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the 60s.

Last updated: June 4, 2026, 6:06 AM

Point Wilson (Tide Pool)

Point Wilson, at the northeastern tip of the Olympic Peninsula in Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend (about two hours from Seattle via ferry), features enchanting tide pools along its rocky shores at low tide. Discover vibrant intertidal life including colorful sea stars, emerald green anemones, barnacles, limpets, darting sculpins, and small crabs amid the seaweed, with the iconic Point Wilson Lighthouse standing watch in the background. Spot oystercatchers and seabirds foraging along the edges as the Salish Sea unveils its hidden wonders. This family friendly spot offers easy beach access, scenic park trails, and full facilities, ideal as an outdoor classroom for nature lovers of all ages.

Port Townsend, Washington (Guide)

Port Townsend on Puget Sound offers excellent fishing for chinook, coho salmon, lingcod, rockfish and flounder from the shore piers or small boats with moving tides stirring bait near structure and the bay mouth for stronger bites. Check current WDFW regulations before heading out.

Public boat ramps at Point Hudson Marina and the nearby Boat Haven Marina provide convenient launches slips fuel and access to Discovery Bay and the Strait of Juan de Fuca but strong tidal currents require careful planning for safe navigation. Always confirm current marine conditions in the NOAA NWS Forecast section displayed above.

Port Townsend's historic waterfront and nearby beaches deliver calm sand for family picnics swimming shore casting and low tide exploration with scenic views of the bay mountains and Victorian architecture making it a popular destination for fishing families and shore activities on the Olympic Peninsula.

Port Townsend Marine Science Center

Public marine education center in Port Townsend at Fort Worden offering touch tanks, exhibits on Puget Sound marine life, tide pool programs, and guided beach explorations. Excellent resource for understanding local tides and intertidal ecosystems; admission charged, check center website for hours, programs, and current exhibits.

Washington State Parks

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WDFW

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