Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Ludlow, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Ludlow, WA.
Next low tide : 3:16 pm (5.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 53m at 9:59 am (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9445017
Common Questions About Tides

Port Ludlow, WA Tides - Nov 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:009.86:367.912:50-0.41:486.56:554:53Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:489.77:267.51:340.02:466.56:564:51Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:409.78:327.12:230.53:526.26:584:50Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue10:339.79:546.93:171.15:025.66:594:48Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:259.811:217.04:181.76:024.67:014:47Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:1210.05:232.46:533.27:034:45Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:427.612:5410.26:283.07:381.87:044:44Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:528.31:3410.47:293.68:210.37:064:42Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:549.12:1310.68:264.19:03-1.17:074:41New Moon9Sun
10Mon3:509.92:5310.79:204.79:46-2.17:094:40New Moon10Mon
11Tue4:4310.43:3410.610:135.210:29-2.77:104:38New Moon11Tue
12Wed5:3610.84:1810.311:065.611:14-2.87:124:37New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:2810.95:059.812:015.97:134:36Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:2010.95:569.212:00-2.512:596.17:154:35Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:1210.86:538.412:48-1.82:056.07:164:34Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:0610.57:597.71:38-0.83:195.87:184:32First Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:0010.39:167.02:310.44:385.27:194:31First Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:5410.110:486.73:281.75:494.37:214:30First Quarter18Tue
19Wed11:439.94:322.96:453.47:224:29First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:236.912:269.85:414.07:302.47:244:28Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:447.41:039.66:494.88:061.67:254:27Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:478.11:369.57:515.38:370.87:264:26Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:378.72:069.48:435.89:050.27:284:25Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:189.22:369.39:286.29:33-0.47:294:25Full Moon24Mon
25Tue4:539.63:069.210:086.410:03-0.87:314:24Full Moon25Tue
26Wed5:259.93:389.110:466.610:35-1.17:324:23Full Moon26Wed
27Thu5:5610.14:128.911:236.711:09-1.27:334:22Full Moon27Thu
28Fri6:2910.34:488.712:026.87:354:22Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:0410.45:278.412:456.77:364:21Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:4210.56:138.112:26-0.91:326.57:374:21Waning Gibbous30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9445017)

Common Questions About Port Ludlow, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Port Ludlow, WA today?

Slack tide in Port Ludlow, WA is approximately 12:37 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 Ludlow, WA?

Port Ludlow, WA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 Ludlow, 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 Ludlow, WA?

Tide predictions for Port Ludlow, 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 Ludlow, WA?

Tide data for Port Ludlow, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9445017. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9445017.

What is the moon phase in Port Ludlow, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Port Ludlow, WA is First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Port Ludlow, 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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