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 42m at 12:44 pm (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:29 pm (9.1 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 - Jan 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:059.611:085.62:412.24:562.68:004:28Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon10:459.43:413.65:511.48:004:29Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:066.211:25 AM9.34:504.96:400.48:004:30Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:287.212:069.16:045.87:23-0.58:004:32Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:278.112:478.97:156.48:03-1.18:004:33Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:158.81:308.78:176.78:42-1.48:004:34New Moon6Fri
7Sat4:589.22:138.59:136.89:20-1.57:594:35New Moon7Sat
8Sun5:369.52:578.210:046.79:57-1.37:594:36New Moon8Sun
9Mon6:129.53:417.910:546.510:36-1.07:584:37New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:469.54:267.611:456.311:14-0.57:584:39Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:179.45:137.112:375.97:574:40Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:469.36:036.71:305.47:574:41Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:139.16:596.112:321.02:244.97:564:43Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:409.08:055.71:111.93:174.37:564:44First Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:098.99:285.31:503.04:083.57:554:45First Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:408.711:565.42:314.04:562.87:544:47First Quarter16Mon
17Tue10:148.63:225.05:402.07:534:48First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:596.210:50 AM8.54:345.96:211.17:524:50Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:567.011:29 AM8.45:536.57:000.27:524:51Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:347.712:128.47:006.87:39-0.67:514:53Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:078.312:588.57:546.98:18-1.37:504:54Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:378.81:488.68:426.98:59-1.87:494:56Full Moon22Sun
23Mon5:089.22:408.69:276.69:41-2.07:484:57Full Moon23Mon
24Tue5:409.43:358.510:146.210:24-1.97:474:59Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:139.64:328.211:055.611:08-1.47:465:00Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:479.75:327.712:014.97:445:02Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:229.76:377.112:594.17:435:03Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:589.67:516.512:400.62:013.27:425:05Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:369.59:236.01:282.03:042.47:415:07Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon9:159.311:256.12:213.44:081.57:395:08Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue9:579.03:224.75:110.87:385:10Third Quarter31Tue
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 4:36 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 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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