Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 6:28 pm (6.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 02m at 3:34 pm (7.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Apr 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:568.310:13 AM6.48:146.26:000.66:467:42First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:488.411:43 AM6.09:045.77:060.96:447:43Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:288.41:186.09:325.28:031.26:427:45Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:008.32:366.29:494.68:491.46:407:46Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:248.23:366.510:034.09:281.86:387:48Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:418.14:266.810:203.310:032.36:367:49Full Moon6Tue
7Wed4:538.05:117.010:422.510:362.86:347:50Full Moon7Wed
8Thu5:068.05:567.211:081.711:103.56:327:52Full Moon8Thu
9Fri5:248.06:427.411:361.011:454.26:307:53Full Moon9Fri
10Sat5:467.97:317.612:080.36:287:55Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:107.88:247.712:234.912:43-0.36:267:56Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:337.69:267.71:065.61:22-0.76:247:58Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:527.410:397.81:556.32:07-0.86:237:59Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:577.32:596.72:59-0.86:218:01Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:007.96:49 AM7.14:307.03:58-0.76:198:02Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:088.15:05-0.46:178:03Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:578.310:49 AM6.47:326.16:12-0.26:158:05Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:338.412:316.38:035.27:150.26:138:06Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:048.52:036.58:384.08:110.76:118:08Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue3:318.63:256.99:152.69:021.56:098:09Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:578.74:377.49:531.29:492.46:078:11New Moon21Wed
22Thu4:238.75:427.910:33-0.110:363.56:068:12New Moon22Thu
23Fri4:508.76:438.211:13-1.211:254.56:048:14New Moon23Fri
24Sat5:198.57:438.511:55-1.86:028:15Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:498.38:468.612:185.412:39-2.06:008:16Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:207.89:518.61:196.11:25-1.85:598:18Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:547.311:008.62:356.52:14-1.35:578:19Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:306.74:316.63:07-0.65:558:21First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:058.54:050.25:538:22First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:028.45:091.05:528:24First Quarter30Fri
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 5:01 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 Gibbous (72% 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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