Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 8:09 pm (6.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 24m at 4:48 pm (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - May 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:036.54:436.43:46-0.55:508:25First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:098.49:54 AM5.96:065.54:470.35:498:26First Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:488.411:41 AM5.66:594.35:491.35:478:28First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:218.51:315.77:412.96:512.35:468:29Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:518.63:086.48:201.47:493.45:448:30Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat2:208.64:227.28:58-0.18:444.45:428:32Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun2:498.75:237.99:36-1.39:375.25:418:33Full Moon7Sun
8Mon3:208.66:178.510:14-2.210:305.95:398:35Full Moon8Mon
9Tue3:538.57:088.910:54-2.611:246.35:388:36Full Moon9Tue
10Wed4:288.27:589.011:35-2.65:378:37Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:067.98:489.012:236.612:18-2.35:358:39Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:477.49:398.81:306.61:03-1.75:348:40Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:326.910:298.62:506.51:50-0.95:338:41Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:246.311:168.54:266.12:40-0.15:318:43Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon8:295.711:568.35:515.53:310.95:308:44Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue9:505.26:454.74:241.85:298:45Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:278.111:34 AM4.87:223.85:202.85:288:46Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:508.01:495.17:492.96:183.75:268:48Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:087.93:215.78:131.97:154.65:258:49Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:277.94:216.58:370.98:085.35:248:50Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:507.95:097.29:02-0.18:565.95:238:51Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon2:167.95:497.89:30-0.99:416.45:228:52New Moon22Mon
23Tue2:448.06:288.310:02-1.710:256.75:218:54New Moon23Tue
24Wed3:148.07:068.610:38-2.211:097.05:208:55New Moon24Wed
25Thu3:458.07:478.811:17-2.611:577.15:198:56New Moon25Thu
26Fri4:207.98:298.912:00-2.75:188:57Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:047.79:119.012:537.112:46-2.55:188:58Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:007.29:539.02:006.81:35-2.05:178:59Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon7:126.610:328.93:166.22:24-1.15:169:00First Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:385.911:098.94:325.23:160.05:159:01First Quarter30Tue
31Wed10:175.211:428.95:384.04:101.35:159:02First Quarter31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9444900)

Common Questions About Port Townsend, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Port Townsend, WA today?

Slack tide in Port Townsend, WA is approximately 6:28 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Port Townsend, WA?

Port Townsend, WA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Port Townsend, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Port Townsend, WA?

Tide predictions for Port Townsend, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Port Townsend, WA?

Tide data for Port Townsend, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9444900. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9444900.

What is the moon phase in Port Townsend, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Port Townsend, WA is Waning Crescent (8% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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