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 54m 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 - Sep 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:246.84:131.04:425.36:297:52First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:447.15:151.06:115.66:317:50First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:447.46:181.07:355.66:327:48Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:307.77:161.08:325.36:337:46Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:026.74:067.88:060.99:095.06:357:44Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:026.84:357.98:480.99:384.66:367:42Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon2:566.94:587.99:251.010:044.26:377:39Full Moon7Mon
8Tue3:437.15:167.910:001.110:323.76:397:37Full Moon8Tue
9Wed4:287.25:347.910:331.311:023.16:407:35Full Moon9Wed
10Thu5:137.35:568.011:061.711:352.56:417:33Full Moon10Thu
11Fri5:597.36:228.011:412.26:437:31Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:487.36:528.012:111.912:182.86:447:29Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:417.27:247.912:511.312:583.56:467:27Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:407.17:587.71:360.81:434.26:477:25Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:487.08:377.62:250.42:364.96:487:23Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:107.09:247.43:200.23:425.56:507:21Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:377.24:210.15:035.76:517:19Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:467.55:260.06:255.66:527:17Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:377.86:32-0.17:325.06:547:15Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:517.13:188.17:330.08:254.26:557:12Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:077.33:548.38:270.19:113.36:577:10Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:187.54:278.49:170.59:542.46:587:08New Moon22Tue
23Wed4:217.84:588.510:031.110:361.66:597:06New Moon23Wed
24Thu5:207.95:298.510:481.811:180.97:017:04New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:178.06:008.311:342.67:027:02Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:137.96:328.112:020.412:223.57:037:00Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:127.87:067.812:460.21:154.37:056:58Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:167.77:427.41:330.22:145.07:066:56Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:287.68:236.92:220.43:265.47:086:54First Quarter29Tue
30Wed11:457.69:126.53:140.74:535.67:096:52First Quarter30Wed
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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