Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 11:59 am (-2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 32m at 4:57 am (8.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Mar 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:398.43:347.59:504.49:460.96:505:55New Moon1Sun
2Mon4:598.54:217.610:223.710:201.36:485:57New Moon2Mon
3Tue5:228.65:107.510:573.010:561.86:465:58New Moon3Tue
4Wed5:488.66:017.411:362.311:342.56:456:00Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:188.66:577.212:191.66:436:01Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:508.58:017.012:143.31:061.06:416:03Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:258.49:176.812:594.21:580.66:396:04First Quarter7Sat
8Sun9:048.211:536.91:515.03:550.37:377:06First Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:517.93:585.74:580.07:357:07First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:257.210:50 AM7.75:236.16:04-0.17:337:09First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:307.712:017.56:506.07:08-0.27:317:10Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:188.11:197.48:015.58:06-0.27:297:12Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:578.42:347.58:554.78:580.07:267:13Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:328.63:427.79:413.99:450.37:247:15Full Moon14Sat
15Sun5:038.84:427.810:243.010:290.97:227:16Full Moon15Sun
16Mon5:338.85:397.811:062.311:131.67:207:18Full Moon16Mon
17Tue6:028.76:337.811:481.611:572.47:187:19Full Moon17Tue
18Wed6:308.67:287.612:311.17:167:21Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:008.48:267.412:423.31:150.97:147:22Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:318.19:317.31:314.12:000.87:127:24Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:057.710:487.22:254.92:480.97:107:25Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:437.33:295.53:401.17:087:26Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:137.29:28 AM6.94:475.84:381.37:067:28Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:267.410:23 AM6.66:205.85:411.57:047:29Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:227.611:31 AM6.47:395.66:431.67:027:31Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:027.712:446.38:275.27:371.67:007:32Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:337.81:546.58:574.78:231.76:587:34Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:567.92:556.79:224.19:031.86:567:35Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:147.93:497.09:473.49:411.96:547:37New Moon29Sun
30Mon4:348.14:397.310:162.610:172.36:527:38New Moon30Mon
31Tue4:588.25:287.610:471.710:542.76:507:40New Moon31Tue
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 8:28 am — 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 Waxing 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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