Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 4:54 pm (5.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 50m at 2:15 pm (6.2 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 - Apr 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:307.04:325.74:290.15:486:40Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:498.010:51 AM6.75:575.35:360.45:466:42Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:378.212:186.67:014.56:380.85:446:43Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:188.41:406.97:493.67:321.25:426:45Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:538.52:507.28:292.78:211.75:406:46New Moon5Wed
6Thu3:238.53:497.59:071.89:062.35:386:48New Moon6Thu
7Fri3:518.44:437.79:441.19:503.05:366:49New Moon7Fri
8Sat4:188.35:337.910:210.510:343.75:346:50New Moon8Sat
9Sun4:458.16:237.910:590.111:204.35:326:52Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:137.97:137.911:380.05:306:53Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:447.68:077.812:104.912:190.05:286:55Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:197.29:067.71:075.41:030.25:266:56Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:576.810:127.62:125.71:500.65:246:58First Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:426.411:177.63:325.82:431.05:236:59First Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:406.15:065.63:411.45:217:01First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:117.69:51 AM5.86:215.24:421.85:197:02First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:527.711:10 AM5.77:014.75:412.05:177:03Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:227.712:315.97:264.16:342.35:157:05Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:467.81:426.27:493.37:212.55:137:06Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:107.92:426.78:142.48:042.85:117:08Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:358.03:357.28:431.48:453.25:097:09Full Moon21Fri
22Sat3:048.24:267.79:160.49:263.75:077:11Full Moon22Sat
23Sun3:358.35:168.09:53-0.510:104.25:067:12Full Moon23Sun
24Mon4:098.36:088.310:33-1.210:574.75:047:13Full Moon24Mon
25Tue4:468.27:038.411:17-1.611:495.25:027:15Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:258.08:018.412:05-1.75:007:16Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:107.69:038.412:505.612:56-1.54:597:18Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:027.110:068.42:015.71:52-1.04:577:19Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:066.611:078.43:265.52:52-0.34:557:21Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun10:266.05:564.94:560.65:538:22Third Quarter30Sun
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 3:34 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 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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