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 2h 05m at 3:47 pm (4.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:18 pm (8.3 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 - Nov 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:508.95:208.711:354.911:56-2.07:575:51Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:489.16:008.312:335.67:595:49Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:489.16:437.812:43-1.91:396.08:005:48Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:519.17:327.21:33-1.43:016.18:025:46Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:549.07:306.51:26-0.73:495.97:034:45First Quarter5Sun
6Mon10:549.08:465.82:230.25:345.37:054:43First Quarter6Mon
7Tue11:478.910:255.53:251.26:344.57:064:42First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:328.84:302.07:143.77:084:41Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:205.61:098.65:352.87:433.07:094:39Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:456.01:378.46:343.58:052.27:114:38Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:486.61:588.37:254.18:271.57:134:37Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:387.22:158.28:094.68:500.97:144:35Full Moon12Sun
13Mon4:227.72:358.18:505.19:150.37:164:34Full Moon13Mon
14Tue5:018.03:008.19:305.69:43-0.27:174:33Full Moon14Tue
15Wed5:388.43:287.910:115.910:14-0.67:194:32Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:148.63:587.810:546.310:47-0.87:204:31Full Moon16Thu
17Fri6:538.84:287.511:426.511:24-0.87:224:30Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:348.94:587.212:376.77:234:29Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:198.95:256.912:05-0.71:446.67:244:28Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:069.06:046.512:49-0.43:046.47:264:27Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:539.07:396.01:380.04:275.97:274:26Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed10:379.09:165.62:320.75:175.17:294:25Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:189.010:565.53:311.45:544.07:304:24Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri11:569.14:352.36:312.77:324:23Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:386.012:329.15:403.17:091.37:334:23Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:066.71:079.26:413.97:48-0.17:344:22Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:147.61:439.37:384.78:28-1.27:364:21New Moon27Mon
28Tue4:128.42:209.28:325.39:09-2.17:374:21New Moon28Tue
29Wed5:059.12:599.19:265.99:51-2.57:384:20New Moon29Wed
30Thu5:569.53:418.810:226.310:35-2.57:394:19New Moon30Thu
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 7:02 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 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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