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 7h 35m at 6:40 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:34 pm (7.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Feb 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:118.31:107.98:256.68:25-0.27:385:10Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:358.62:018.09:016.49:00-0.57:375:12Full Moon2Wed
3Thu4:578.82:518.09:356.09:35-0.57:355:14Full Moon3Thu
4Fri5:198.93:417.910:125.410:12-0.47:345:15Full Moon4Fri
5Sat5:439.14:337.810:524.810:490.07:325:17Full Moon5Sat
6Sun6:109.25:287.511:364.011:290.77:315:18Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:399.36:277.112:243.27:295:20Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:119.37:336.712:101.71:152.47:285:22Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:469.28:526.312:532.82:101.67:265:23Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:249.110:376.31:413.93:090.97:255:25Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:068.82:385.04:120.47:235:26Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:296.89:54 AM8.63:535.95:16-0.17:225:28Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:477.510:52 AM8.45:216.46:17-0.57:205:30Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:418.111:56 AM8.26:446.47:12-0.77:185:31Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:248.61:048.17:496.08:01-0.77:175:33Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:018.92:088.08:425.58:46-0.67:155:34New Moon16Wed
17Thu4:349.03:077.99:284.99:28-0.27:135:36New Moon17Thu
18Fri5:059.14:017.810:114.310:080.47:115:38New Moon18Fri
19Sat5:329.04:527.510:533.710:471.17:105:39New Moon19Sat
20Sun5:588.95:437.311:363.111:271.97:085:41Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:238.86:357.012:202.77:065:42Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:488.67:326.712:082.91:042.37:045:44Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:178.48:406.412:503.81:512.07:025:46Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:488.110:196.31:354.72:401.87:005:47First Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:247.82:295.53:351.66:595:49First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:156.69:06 AM7.63:406.14:331.56:575:50First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:327.09:56 AM7.35:106.45:311.26:555:52First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:207.410:54 AM7.26:306.46:241.06:535:53Waxing Gibbous28Mon
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 11:07 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 63% 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 First Quarter (63% 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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