Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 49m at 2:31 am (5.8 ft)
Next high tide : 6:34 am (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 9:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Jul 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:037.48:048.812:117.011:34 AM-1.65:159:14Full Moon1Wed
2Thu4:507.28:308.812:556.712:11-1.45:169:14Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:396.98:548.81:426.312:48-1.05:169:14Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:346.49:178.82:315.81:24-0.35:179:13Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:385.89:418.83:184.92:010.65:189:13Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:545.310:068.84:033.92:381.85:189:12Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue10:274.910:328.74:482.63:173.15:199:12Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:345.15:331.34:044.65:209:11Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:526.16:21-0.15:105.95:219:11Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:057.27:09-1.36:346.85:229:10Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:038.84:538.07:58-2.47:537.35:239:09Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:478.85:348.68:47-3.18:597.45:249:09Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:428.86:129.09:36-3.59:577.25:259:08New Moon13Mon
14Tue2:468.76:489.110:25-3.510:546.85:269:07New Moon14Tue
15Wed3:528.47:239.211:12-3.111:546.25:279:06New Moon15Wed
16Thu4:578.07:579.211:59-2.45:289:06Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:027.38:299.112:575.512:44-1.35:299:05Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:096.68:589.02:024.51:280.05:309:04Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:245.89:268.83:053.52:121.55:319:03First Quarter19Sun
20Mon10:005.39:528.64:042.52:563.15:329:02First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:145.44:591.63:474.65:339:01First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:156.25:510.84:545.85:359:00First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:347.16:400.26:286.75:368:58Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:247.87:26-0.28:077.05:378:57Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:038.38:09-0.69:217.15:388:56Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:427.45:378.58:50-0.810:047.05:398:55Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:357.46:068.59:29-1.010:326.85:418:54Full Moon27Mon
28Tue2:307.46:328.510:05-1.110:596.65:428:52Full Moon28Tue
29Wed3:217.56:548.510:40-1.211:306.25:438:51Full Moon29Wed
30Thu4:117.47:138.511:14-1.05:448:50Full Moon30Thu
31Fri5:017.27:328.612:065.711:48 AM-0.75:468:48Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9444900)

Common Questions About Port Townsend, WA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Port Townsend, WA?

The lowest tide this week in Port Townsend, WA is -1.3 ft on Friday, Jul 10 at 7:09 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Port Townsend, WA?

The highest tide this week in Port Townsend, WA is 8.8 ft on Saturday, Jul 4 at 9:17 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

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

Slack tide in Port Townsend, WA is approximately 4:32 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 87% 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 time is high tide in Port Townsend, WA today?

High tides in Port Townsend, WA today: 6:34 am (6.4 ft), 9:17 pm (8.8 ft). The 9:17 pm high of 8.8 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Port Townsend, WA today?

Low tides in Port Townsend, WA today: 2:31 am (5.8 ft), 1:24 pm (-0.3 ft). The 1:24 pm low of -0.3 ft is a minus tide — water below the MLLW reference datum, which can expose tidepools, mudflats, and shellfish beds not normally accessible.

What is the tidal range in Port Townsend, WA today?

Today's tidal range in Port Townsend, WA is 9.1 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 9.2 ft, so today's swing is typical.

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

Tonight the moon over Port Townsend, WA is Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does Port Townsend, WA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Port Townsend, WA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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