Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:05 am (3.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 23m at 8:58 pm (9.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:30 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Feb 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:116.810:42 AM8.74:405.86:090.27:375:11Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:247.611:32 AM8.46:066.47:01-0.37:355:13Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:178.312:258.17:256.67:46-0.57:345:15Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:008.81:198.08:276.58:27-0.67:335:16Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:379.12:107.89:156.39:05-0.67:315:18New Moon5Sun
6Mon5:109.12:587.79:556.09:42-0.37:305:19New Moon6Mon
7Tue5:399.13:447.610:335.610:180.07:285:21New Moon7Tue
8Wed6:059.04:287.411:115.210:540.57:275:23New Moon8Wed
9Thu6:278.95:147.211:514.711:301.17:255:24Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:498.86:026.912:324.27:235:26Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:128.76:546.512:061.81:153.77:225:27Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:398.67:546.212:422.72:003.27:205:29Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:098.49:075.91:183.62:472.67:195:31First Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:418.210:595.91:584.63:372.17:175:32First Quarter14Tue
15Wed9:178.12:475.54:301.57:155:34First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:166.59:58 AM7.94:036.25:240.97:135:35First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:187.110:45 AM7.95:336.66:160.27:125:37Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:577.711:41 AM7.96:446.77:06-0.47:105:39Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:288.212:418.07:386.47:52-1.07:085:40Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:588.61:428.28:236.08:37-1.37:065:42Full Moon20Mon
21Tue4:278.92:438.39:075.49:22-1.37:045:43Full Moon21Tue
22Wed4:579.13:438.39:534.610:06-0.97:035:45Full Moon22Wed
23Thu5:289.24:438.210:413.710:50-0.27:015:46Full Moon23Thu
24Fri6:009.35:447.911:322.811:360.86:595:48Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:349.36:507.412:252.06:575:50Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:099.28:047.012:232.01:211.46:555:51Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:478.99:356.81:143.32:190.96:535:53Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:278.511:216.92:124.53:200.66:515:54Third Quarter28Tue
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 12:01 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (24% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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