Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 40m at 8:07 pm (7.0 ft)
Next high tide : 11:54 pm (7.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:37 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Sep 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:316.97:338.01:230.81:264.16:297:52Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:496.88:037.72:100.62:205.16:307:50First Quarter2Sun
3Mon11:236.98:377.43:000.53:265.86:317:48First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:567.13:540.64:546.36:337:46First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:077.44:550.86:436.36:347:44First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:587.66:010.88:036.16:357:42Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:367.87:030.88:425.86:377:40Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:316.64:057.87:550.89:085.36:387:38Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:386.74:267.98:380.89:304.86:407:36Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:386.94:427.99:140.99:554.16:417:34Full Moon10Mon
11Tue3:337.14:568.09:481.110:223.36:427:32Full Moon11Tue
12Wed4:267.25:138.110:221.510:532.36:447:30Full Moon12Wed
13Thu5:187.45:358.110:562.211:271.46:457:28Full Moon13Thu
14Fri6:117.56:008.211:322.96:467:26Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:077.56:278.212:060.512:113.86:487:23Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:077.46:578.112:48-0.212:534.76:497:21Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:177.47:298.01:36-0.71:415.56:517:19Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:417.38:077.82:29-0.92:416.26:527:17Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:127.53:28-0.94:036.56:537:15Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:257.74:34-0.75:446.56:557:13Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:178.05:44-0.47:135.96:567:11Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:578.26:51-0.18:105.06:577:09Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:146.83:318.37:500.38:534.06:597:07Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:377.03:598.48:410.89:322.97:007:05Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:497.34:258.49:271.510:081.87:027:03New Moon25Tue
26Wed4:517.54:488.310:102.310:450.97:037:00New Moon26Wed
27Thu5:497.75:118.310:533.211:220.27:046:58New Moon27Thu
28Fri6:437.95:358.111:364.111:59-0.37:066:56Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:387.96:017.912:234.97:076:54Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:347.96:307.612:39-0.41:165.67:096:52Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 10:00 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 Waxing Gibbous (80% 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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