Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 32m at 4:59 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 12:14 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 9:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Aug 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:447.85:218.09:02-1.09:256.25:488:46Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:337.95:498.39:42-1.510:075.95:498:44New Moon2Wed
3Thu3:257.96:188.510:22-1.810:505.55:518:43New Moon3Thu
4Fri4:187.96:498.711:04-1.711:375.05:528:41New Moon4Fri
5Sat5:137.87:218.811:47-1.45:538:40Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:127.57:548.912:284.312:31-0.75:558:38Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:147.08:308.91:233.61:170.35:568:37Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:236.59:078.82:212.72:051.55:578:35First Quarter8Tue
9Wed9:456.09:468.63:221.92:572.85:598:33First Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:315.910:288.44:241.13:574.06:008:32First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:216.35:270.45:105.16:018:30First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:427.06:29-0.26:325.76:038:28Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:068.03:427.77:27-0.67:505.96:048:27Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:027.84:298.28:18-0.88:545.86:058:25Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:007.65:098.49:04-0.99:445.56:078:23Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:567.55:448.59:45-0.810:265.26:088:21Full Moon16Wed
17Thu3:477.56:158.510:25-0.611:054.86:098:20Full Moon17Thu
18Fri4:357.46:438.411:02-0.211:444.46:118:18Full Moon18Fri
19Sat5:227.27:078.211:400.36:128:16Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:087.07:298.112:243.912:181.06:148:14Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:566.77:528.01:053.512:561.86:158:12Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:486.48:197.91:493.01:362.66:168:10Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:466.28:497.72:342.62:173.56:188:08Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:565.99:237.53:212.23:034.46:198:06Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri11:375.910:007.34:111.84:015.16:208:05Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:386.35:051.45:185.76:228:03Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:466.86:010.96:386.06:238:01Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:307.36:550.47:416.06:247:59Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:297.24:037.67:45-0.18:275.86:267:57Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:287.44:327.98:32-0.59:065.46:277:55Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu2:277.65:008.29:16-0.89:454.76:297:53New Moon31Thu
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 8:36 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (53% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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