Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 5:10 pm (5.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 38m at 2:52 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Aug 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:105.94:320.53:405.05:478:47First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:036.75:31-0.24:556.25:488:45First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:207.56:29-0.66:366.95:508:44Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:128.27:24-0.98:217.05:518:42Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:097.64:538.58:15-1.09:326.95:528:41Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:087.45:298.69:00-1.010:106.65:548:39Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:097.36:008.69:41-1.010:396.35:558:38Full Moon7Tue
8Wed3:047.36:278.510:18-0.811:085.95:568:36Full Moon8Wed
9Thu3:547.36:498.410:52-0.611:405.45:588:34Full Moon9Thu
10Fri4:437.17:068.311:26-0.15:598:33Full Moon10Fri
11Sat5:316.97:218.312:154.811:58 AM0.56:008:31Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:216.67:388.212:534.112:301.36:028:29Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:156.37:588.21:313.31:012.26:038:28Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:166.08:218.12:112.51:333.36:058:26Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:285.88:457.92:531.82:044.46:068:24Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu11:095.89:097.83:381.12:365.46:078:22Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:337.74:280.46:098:21Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:067.75:25-0.16:108:19Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:577.76:26-0.76:557.36:118:17Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:258.17:25-1.38:027.16:138:15Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:257.94:528.38:20-1.88:526.66:148:13Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:428.05:178.59:10-2.09:385.96:158:11New Moon22Wed
23Thu2:558.15:428.69:56-1.910:254.96:178:09New Moon23Thu
24Fri4:048.16:078.710:40-1.311:133.76:188:08New Moon24Fri
25Sat5:127.96:338.811:24-0.46:208:06Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:197.57:008.812:042.512:070.96:218:04Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:307.27:288.812:551.412:512.46:228:02Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:486.97:578.61:480.51:393.96:248:00Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:236.88:298.22:41-0.12:345.26:257:58First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:097.13:38-0.43:466.26:267:56First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:417.64:38-0.45:326.76:287:54First Quarter31Fri
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 4:01 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (28% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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