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 1h 06m 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 - Jul 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:147.67:298.811:14-1.55:169:14Full Moon1Fri
2Sat4:577.38:038.812:116.011:52 AM-1.15:169:14Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:416.98:338.71:045.812:30-0.75:179:13Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:296.59:028.61:585.41:09-0.15:189:13Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:206.19:308.52:535.01:490.75:189:12Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:175.69:598.43:474.42:291.55:199:12Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu9:255.110:308.34:393.83:102.45:209:11Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri10:474.911:028.35:283.13:553.45:219:11Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:465.06:122.24:494.35:229:10Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:445.66:531.35:565.15:239:10Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:138.13:476.47:320.47:045.75:249:09Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:528.24:317.18:11-0.58:056.05:259:08Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:348.25:087.88:51-1.48:586.25:269:07Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:198.35:448.39:33-2.19:486.15:279:07New Moon14Thu
15Fri3:098.36:208.610:15-2.510:395.95:289:06New Moon15Fri
16Sat4:038.36:568.911:00-2.611:325.55:299:05New Moon16Sat
17Sun5:008.07:339.111:45-2.35:309:04Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:597.68:109.112:295.012:32-1.65:319:03Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:027.18:499.11:304.31:20-0.75:329:02Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:116.49:289.12:353.52:090.55:339:01First Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:325.810:088.93:412.73:011.95:359:00First Quarter21Thu
22Fri11:175.510:498.74:471.83:583.25:368:59First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:125.85:511.05:054.45:378:57First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:416.66:490.36:215.35:388:56Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:178.23:457.37:41-0.37:385.85:398:55Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:047.94:357.98:26-0.68:456.05:418:54Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:517.75:178.39:06-0.89:385.95:428:52Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:387.65:538.49:44-0.910:235.85:438:51Full Moon28Thu
29Fri3:247.56:268.510:20-0.811:035.65:448:50Full Moon29Fri
30Sat4:087.46:548.410:55-0.611:425.35:468:48Full Moon30Sat
31Sun4:527.27:198.411:31-0.35:478:47Full Moon31Sun
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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