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 5m 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 - Jul 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:494.810:428.35:172.83:393.75:149:14Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:255.16:032.04:294.75:159:14Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:115.86:451.25:375.65:169:14Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:076.67:240.46:526.25:169:13Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:258.14:457.38:02-0.57:576.65:179:13Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:058.15:177.88:41-1.28:506.75:189:13Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:498.15:478.29:20-1.89:376.75:199:12New Moon7Mon
8Tue2:388.26:178.510:00-2.310:246.45:199:12New Moon8Tue
9Wed3:318.26:488.810:42-2.511:136.05:209:11New Moon9Wed
10Thu4:288.07:199.011:25-2.35:219:10New Moon10Thu
11Fri5:277.67:529.112:075.512:09-1.85:229:10Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:307.18:259.21:054.712:53-0.95:239:09Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:386.59:009.22:063.81:390.35:249:08Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:555.99:369.13:082.72:261.65:259:08First Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:325.510:139.04:111.73:173.15:269:07First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:325.65:130.84:174.45:279:06First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:166.46:13-0.15:315.55:289:05Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:287.27:08-0.76:536.25:299:04Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:238.34:217.97:59-1.18:096.45:309:03Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:138.15:048.38:44-1.49:126.45:319:02Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:067.85:428.69:26-1.410:036.25:329:01Full Moon21Mon
22Tue2:587.76:168.610:05-1.310:485.95:349:00Full Moon22Tue
23Wed3:487.56:468.610:42-1.011:305.55:358:59Full Moon23Wed
24Thu4:367.37:128.511:19-0.65:368:58Full Moon24Thu
25Fri5:247.07:358.512:135.011:55 AM-0.15:378:57Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:126.77:568.412:564.512:320.65:388:56Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:046.38:198.31:413.91:081.55:408:54Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:005.98:448.32:273.31:442.45:418:53Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:045.69:138.13:142.72:203.45:428:52Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed10:255.49:458.04:012.12:584.35:438:50Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:455.54:511.53:445.25:458:49Third Quarter31Thu
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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