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 21m 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 - Dec 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:469.74:258.311:236.511:20-2.17:414:19Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:369.85:127.712:336.57:424:19Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:269.76:047.012:07-1.41:556.27:434:18Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:169.57:046.312:56-0.53:325.77:444:18First Quarter4Mon
5Tue10:039.48:185.61:460.54:565.07:454:18First Quarter5Tue
6Wed10:479.29:595.22:401.75:534.17:464:17First Quarter6Wed
7Thu11:248.93:372.86:343.37:474:17First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:175.311:55 AM8.74:403.87:052.57:484:17Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:516.012:218.65:444.77:301.77:494:17Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:566.712:448.46:445.47:550.97:504:17Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:457.41:118.47:386.08:210.37:514:17Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:268.01:408.38:266.48:48-0.37:524:17Full Moon12Tue
13Wed5:028.52:118.39:106.69:18-0.87:534:17Full Moon13Wed
14Thu5:348.82:458.29:526.89:50-1.17:544:17Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:079.13:208.010:356.910:25-1.37:554:17Full Moon15Fri
16Sat6:409.33:577.811:216.911:03-1.37:554:18Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:149.44:387.512:136.87:564:18Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:519.55:267.11:126.57:574:18Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:299.56:276.512:27-0.62:156.07:574:19Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:089.57:446.01:130.13:195.27:584:19Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:469.49:165.52:011.04:194.27:584:20Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri10:249.411:065.52:552.25:122.97:594:20Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat11:029.43:563.46:001.67:594:21Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:046.111:41 AM9.45:044.56:450.37:594:21Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:287.012:219.46:145.57:28-0.98:004:22Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:298.01:029.37:206.18:11-1.78:004:23Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:208.81:469.28:206.58:53-2.38:004:24New Moon27Wed
28Thu5:069.42:319.09:176.79:35-2.48:004:24New Moon28Thu
29Fri5:499.73:198.610:136.710:18-2.28:004:25New Moon29Fri
30Sat6:309.94:088.211:126.511:01-1.78:014:26Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:119.84:537.612:146.28:014:27Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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