Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 34m at 6:28 pm (6.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:16 pm (7.7 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 - Sep 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:257.85:258.59:30-1.610:015.26:307:51Full Moon1Wed
2Thu3:308.05:518.610:15-1.410:454.36:317:49Full Moon2Thu
3Fri4:348.06:188.710:59-0.811:323.26:337:47Full Moon3Fri
4Sat5:387.96:468.711:430.16:347:45Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:447.67:158.712:222.112:271.46:357:42Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:547.37:468.61:141.11:142.86:377:40Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:157.08:198.32:080.32:064.26:387:38Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed10:537.08:558.03:04-0.23:085.46:407:36Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:367.34:03-0.44:336.26:417:34Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:587.85:07-0.46:366.56:427:32Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:578.26:13-0.28:306.26:447:30Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:438.57:17-0.19:205.86:457:28Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:036.64:218.58:130.19:485.46:467:26Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:156.74:528.49:000.210:084.96:487:24Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:156.95:188.29:400.510:294.46:497:22New Moon15Wed
16Thu4:057.05:378.110:160.910:543.76:507:20New Moon16Thu
17Fri4:517.15:518.010:501.411:223.16:527:18New Moon17Fri
18Sat5:367.16:067.911:232.111:522.46:537:16New Moon18Sat
19Sun6:227.16:247.811:582.86:557:13Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:107.16:467.712:251.812:333.76:567:11Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:037.07:107.61:001.21:124.56:577:09Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:047.07:357.31:380.81:565.36:597:07Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:217.07:587.12:200.52:516.17:007:05First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:047.23:090.34:126.67:017:03First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:317.64:050.27:037:01First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:257.95:100.17:366.67:046:59First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:038.16:17-0.18:036.27:066:57Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:026.83:338.37:19-0.38:335.47:076:55Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:247.04:008.48:14-0.39:074.47:086:53Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:397.34:258.59:030.09:453.27:106:51Full 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 8:52 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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