Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 12:44 pm (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 41m at 6:02 am (7.3 ft)
Sunset today : 9:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Sep 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:136.97:337.912:562.612:542.76:307:50Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:056.78:047.71:362.21:323.46:327:48Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:046.58:387.62:191.72:144.26:337:46Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun10:166.49:147.43:071.33:044.96:347:44Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon11:476.49:577.34:001.04:095.56:367:42Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:226.84:590.65:295.86:377:40Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:267.26:000.26:455.86:387:38Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu3:107.67:00-0.27:455.46:407:36Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:007.43:478.07:56-0.58:344.86:417:34Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:087.64:218.28:46-0.69:204.06:437:32Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:147.84:538.49:34-0.510:053.16:447:30New Moon11Sun
12Mon4:178.05:258.610:210.010:502.26:457:28New Moon12Mon
13Tue5:198.15:588.711:070.711:381.36:477:26New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:198.06:328.611:541.66:487:23Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:227.87:088.412:270.712:432.76:497:21Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:297.67:468.11:180.31:373.76:517:19Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:457.48:277.72:120.12:394.66:527:17First Quarter17Sat
18Sun11:117.49:147.33:090.23:545.26:537:15First Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:347.64:090.55:275.56:557:13First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:437.85:140.87:075.46:567:11First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:378.06:211.08:155.06:587:09Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:356.33:218.17:221.28:564.66:597:07Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:516.43:558.18:141.49:244.27:007:05Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:536.64:238.08:571.69:483.77:027:03Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:436.94:437.99:341.810:133.17:037:00Full Moon25Sun
26Mon4:267.15:007.910:092.210:392.67:056:58Full Moon26Mon
27Tue5:077.35:187.810:432.611:082.07:066:56Full Moon27Tue
28Wed5:487.45:407.811:173.111:391.57:076:54Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:317.56:077.811:533.67:096:52Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:177.56:377.612:131.012:324.27:106:50Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 9:23 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 15% 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 (15% 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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