Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 6:28 pm (6.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 39m at 3:34 pm (7.1 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 - May 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:147.57:538.211:56-0.85:518:24Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:477.38:358.212:415.912:34-0.95:498:26Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:227.19:208.21:316.11:15-0.85:488:27Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:596.810:088.22:286.11:59-0.65:468:28Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:466.410:558.23:346.02:48-0.25:458:30First Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:526.011:408.24:455.63:410.45:438:31First Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:165.65:484.94:391.05:418:33First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:218.311:48 AM5.56:393.85:411.85:408:34First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:588.31:265.87:232.66:442.65:398:35Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:348.52:556.48:041.27:433.35:378:37Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:108.64:077.28:45-0.28:394.05:368:38Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:478.75:077.99:27-1.39:334.75:348:39Full Moon12Wed
13Thu3:258.76:028.510:09-2.210:265.25:338:41Full Moon13Thu
14Fri4:068.76:538.910:53-2.711:215.65:328:42Full Moon14Fri
15Sat4:498.47:449.011:39-2.75:308:43Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:348.18:369.012:205.812:25-2.45:298:45Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:237.59:279.01:275.81:14-1.75:288:46Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:166.810:188.82:445.62:04-0.95:278:47Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:176.111:078.74:115.22:560.25:268:48Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:305.411:528.55:364.53:501.35:258:50Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri11:085.06:413.74:482.45:238:51Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:318.31:155.17:272.95:503.45:228:52Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:038.12:485.78:022.16:534.25:218:53Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:287.93:546.38:311.37:524.95:208:54Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:527.84:457.08:570.68:445.45:208:55Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:177.85:277.59:24-0.19:305.85:198:56Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:467.86:047.99:52-0.610:136.15:188:58New Moon27Thu
28Fri3:197.76:388.210:23-1.110:546.25:178:59New Moon28Fri
29Sat3:537.77:108.410:55-1.411:376.35:169:00New Moon29Sat
30Sun4:307.57:448.611:31-1.55:169:01New Moon30Sun
31Mon5:097.38:198.712:236.412:09-1.55:159:02Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 5:01 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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