Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 15m at 12:57 am (5.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:02 am (7.3 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 - Jun 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:038.17:078.710:56-1.811:335.95:149:03Full Moon1Wed
2Thu4:407.87:508.811:34-1.85:139:04Full Moon2Thu
3Fri5:187.48:328.912:306.012:14-1.55:139:05Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:007.09:138.81:336.012:55-1.05:129:06Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:456.59:538.72:425.81:38-0.45:129:07Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:366.010:318.53:555.42:220.45:129:08Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:365.511:058.45:054.93:071.25:119:08Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed9:485.011:368.36:024.33:562.15:119:09Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu11:174.86:453.54:492.95:119:10Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:068.21:174.97:192.75:473.85:109:10Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:378.22:575.57:481.86:474.55:109:11Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:088.23:586.28:170.87:435.15:109:11Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:418.24:457.08:47-0.18:355.55:109:12Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:168.25:257.69:20-1.09:235.95:109:12New Moon14Tue
15Wed2:528.26:048.29:56-1.810:106.15:109:13New Moon15Wed
16Thu3:328.26:448.610:35-2.310:596.25:109:13New Moon16Thu
17Fri4:158.17:248.911:17-2.611:536.25:109:14New Moon17Fri
18Sat5:037.98:069.112:02-2.65:109:14Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:567.58:489.212:525.912:49-2.25:109:14Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:567.09:319.21:595.51:38-1.55:119:14Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:036.310:139.13:104.92:28-0.55:119:15First Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:235.610:559.14:234.03:210.85:119:15First Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:015.211:369.05:322.94:192.15:119:15First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:015.36:321.85:223.45:129:15First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:178.82:406.07:230.76:304.45:129:15Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:568.73:526.98:07-0.27:385.25:139:15Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:358.54:477.68:47-0.98:415.85:139:15Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:148.35:348.29:24-1.49:386.05:149:15Full Moon28Tue
29Wed2:538.16:168.610:00-1.610:316.15:149:14Full Moon29Wed
30Thu3:337.86:548.710:37-1.611:216.15:159:14Full 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 3:29 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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