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 13m 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 - Apr 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:258.36:187.811:230.911:333.36:487:41New Moon1Wed
2Thu5:558.37:107.912:020.26:457:42Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:288.28:067.912:163.912:45-0.46:437:44Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:038.19:087.81:034.61:33-0.76:417:45Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:427.810:187.71:565.12:25-0.76:397:47Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:287.511:347.83:015.63:22-0.66:377:48First Quarter6Mon
7Tue9:267.04:215.84:25-0.26:357:50First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:457.910:41 AM6.65:515.55:320.26:337:51First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:438.112:086.47:124.96:390.76:317:53Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:298.31:406.48:094.07:401.16:297:54Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:088.43:016.88:533.18:341.66:277:55Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:428.44:087.29:312.19:232.26:267:57Full Moon12Sun
13Mon4:128.45:057.510:071.210:092.96:247:58Full Moon13Mon
14Tue4:408.35:577.810:430.510:533.56:228:00Full Moon14Tue
15Wed5:078.26:478.011:200.011:394.26:208:01Full Moon15Wed
16Thu5:358.07:368.111:57-0.36:188:03Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:057.88:258.012:274.712:36-0.36:168:04Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:387.49:188.01:205.21:17-0.26:148:06Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:147.110:157.92:205.52:010.16:128:07Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:556.711:167.83:305.72:480.56:108:08Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:446.24:525.73:401.06:088:10Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:147.79:45 AM5.86:195.44:371.56:078:11Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:027.710:59 AM5.67:214.95:381.96:058:13Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:407.712:215.57:564.36:372.36:038:14Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:087.81:445.88:223.67:312.66:018:16Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:337.82:566.28:462.78:182.95:598:17Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:587.93:556.79:131.89:023.35:588:19Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:268.14:477.39:430.89:443.75:568:20New Moon28Tue
29Wed3:568.25:377.810:17-0.210:264.25:548:21New Moon29Wed
30Thu4:288.26:268.210:54-1.111:114.75:538:23New Moon30Thu
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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