Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 11:48 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 20m at 5:01 am (7.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - May 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:108.33:066.38:392.17:533.25:508:25Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:428.24:116.89:101.28:463.95:488:27Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:108.15:047.49:390.59:334.55:468:28Full Moon3Mon
4Tue3:348.05:517.810:08-0.110:185.05:458:30Full Moon4Tue
5Wed3:587.86:348.110:38-0.511:035.45:438:31Full Moon5Wed
6Thu4:267.77:148.311:10-0.811:495.75:428:32Full Moon6Thu
7Fri4:567.57:538.311:44-0.95:408:34Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:317.38:328.312:385.912:20-0.85:398:35Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:087.09:138.31:326.012:59-0.65:378:37Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:486.79:548.22:336.01:40-0.25:368:38Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:346.310:368.23:415.82:240.35:358:39Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:295.911:158.14:535.53:110.85:338:41Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:395.411:528.15:534.94:011.55:328:42Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri11:005.26:364.24:572.25:318:43Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:268.112:315.37:093.25:572.95:308:45Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:008.22:055.77:422.16:573.55:288:46Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:338.33:246.48:160.87:534.25:278:47Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:078.44:257.28:52-0.48:464.75:268:48Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:438.55:197.99:32-1.69:385.25:258:50New Moon19Wed
20Thu3:228.66:098.510:13-2.510:295.65:248:51New Moon20Thu
21Fri4:048.66:598.910:57-3.011:235.85:238:52New Moon21Fri
22Sat4:498.47:489.111:44-3.05:228:53Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:398.18:389.112:235.912:33-2.75:218:54Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:347.59:289.11:315.81:24-2.05:208:55Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:356.810:189.02:495.42:16-1.15:198:56First Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:476.011:058.94:154.83:110.15:188:58First Quarter26Wed
27Thu10:155.411:508.85:393.94:081.45:178:59First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:115.16:452.95:092.65:179:00First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:308.62:025.57:351.96:143.75:169:01Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:068.43:226.38:131.07:194.65:159:02Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:388.24:237.08:450.38:205.35:159:03Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 8:24 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 95% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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