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 54m 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 - Nov 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:568.57:356.81:48-0.73:106.27:585:51Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed10:548.68:426.42:39-0.34:326.07:595:49Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu11:498.610:086.03:370.25:535.48:015:47Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:388.74:400.86:514.58:025:46Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:208.85:461.57:363.38:045:45Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:206.112:588.95:512.27:162.17:054:43Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:486.71:338.96:502.97:550.87:074:42Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:597.42:089.07:453.68:34-0.37:084:40New Moon8Tue
9Wed3:598.12:428.98:374.39:13-1.17:104:39New Moon9Wed
10Thu4:538.63:178.89:284.99:53-1.67:114:38New Moon10Thu
11Fri5:459.03:538.510:205.510:34-1.77:134:36New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:369.24:308.111:175.911:17-1.57:144:35Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:289.35:107.612:226.27:164:34Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:209.25:547.012:01-1.11:386.27:174:33Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:139.16:456.412:47-0.43:145.97:194:32First Quarter15Tue
16Wed10:059.07:475.81:360.54:515.47:204:31First Quarter16Wed
17Thu10:538.89:075.42:291.45:534.87:224:29First Quarter17Thu
18Fri11:348.710:525.23:272.36:344.07:234:28First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:078.54:283.17:033.37:254:27Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:515.512:328.45:303.87:262.57:264:26Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:086.112:568.46:284.47:491.77:284:26Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue3:036.71:208.47:184.98:130.97:294:25Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:487.41:488.48:035.48:390.27:314:24Full Moon23Wed
24Thu4:277.92:188.48:445.89:08-0.57:324:23Full Moon24Thu
25Fri5:048.42:508.39:256.19:41-1.17:334:22Full Moon25Fri
26Sat5:418.83:238.210:086.410:17-1.57:354:22Full Moon26Sat
27Sun6:219.03:598.010:556.510:56-1.67:364:21Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:039.24:387.811:476.611:39-1.57:374:20Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:479.35:247.412:496.57:384:20Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:339.46:236.812:25-1.12:006.27:404:19Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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