Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 57m at 11:59 am (-2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:57 pm (9.2 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 - May 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:038.27:178.411:35-1.75:518:24Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:418.18:118.612:005.212:20-2.05:498:26Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:237.89:078.612:555.51:08-1.95:488:27Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:107.410:078.61:595.72:00-1.65:468:28Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:066.911:068.63:155.72:56-0.95:458:30First Quarter5Tue
6Wed9:166.34:425.33:56-0.15:438:31First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:028.510:43 AM5.76:114.54:590.85:428:33First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:528.512:275.57:183.66:051.85:408:34Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:368.52:105.88:052.57:092.65:398:35Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:148.53:286.48:421.58:073.45:378:37Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:478.44:307.19:160.69:004.05:368:38Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:178.35:237.69:48-0.19:494.65:358:39Full Moon12Tue
13Wed3:448.16:108.010:21-0.610:365.15:338:41Full Moon13Wed
14Thu4:137.96:548.310:54-1.011:245.55:328:42Full Moon14Thu
15Fri4:437.77:368.511:28-1.15:318:43Full Moon15Fri
16Sat5:167.48:188.512:155.712:05-1.05:298:45Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:537.18:598.51:115.912:44-0.85:288:46Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:326.89:418.42:135.91:25-0.45:278:47Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:176.310:228.33:225.82:070.15:268:48Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:095.911:028.24:375.42:530.75:258:50Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:125.411:388.25:465.03:411.45:248:51Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri10:295.16:354.34:342.15:238:52Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:128.111:57 AM5.07:093.55:322.85:228:53Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:458.11:345.37:382.66:313.55:218:54Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:178.22:595.98:071.67:274.15:208:55Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:508.24:026.78:380.48:204.65:198:57Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:248.34:547.49:12-0.79:105.05:188:58Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:008.45:428.09:50-1.79:595.45:178:59New Moon28Thu
29Fri3:388.56:298.510:31-2.410:505.75:169:00New Moon29Fri
30Sat4:208.47:168.911:14-2.811:455.95:169:01New Moon30Sat
31Sun5:078.28:049.112:00-2.85:159:02Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 3:58 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 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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