Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:51 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 52m at 10:18 pm (8.3 ft)
Sunset today : 9:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Mar 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:139.26:287.612:022.06:525:54Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:479.07:357.212:012.112:541.56:505:56Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:228.78:556.912:503.21:491.16:485:57First Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:598.310:326.81:454.32:451.06:465:59First Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:407.92:505.33:451.06:446:00First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:087.19:27 AM7.44:145.94:481.06:426:02First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:227.510:24 AM7.15:566.15:511.06:406:03Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:177.911:30 AM6.97:235.96:471.06:386:05Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:588.112:386.88:135.67:341.06:366:06Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:318.21:396.98:435.28:141.06:346:08Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:588.22:307.19:074.88:501.16:326:09Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:198.23:157.29:324.39:241.36:306:11Full Moon12Mon
13Tue4:368.23:597.39:593.89:571.66:286:12Full Moon13Tue
14Wed4:538.34:437.410:293.210:312.06:266:14Full Moon14Wed
15Thu5:158.35:287.411:022.511:062.66:246:15Full Moon15Thu
16Fri5:428.36:167.311:371.911:423.26:226:17Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:118.27:107.212:171.46:206:18Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:428.18:107.012:224.01:000.96:186:20Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:157.99:247.01:064.71:490.56:166:21Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:537.710:537.12:005.42:440.36:146:23Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed8:397.53:105.93:450.16:126:24Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:187.49:39 AM7.34:356.14:510.06:106:25Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:197.810:53 AM7.25:555.85:55-0.16:076:27Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:048.112:127.26:575.26:54-0.16:056:28Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:428.41:287.47:474.37:470.16:036:30Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon3:158.62:387.68:323.38:360.56:016:31New Moon26Mon
27Tue3:478.73:427.99:162.39:231.15:596:33New Moon27Tue
28Wed4:188.84:418.010:001.410:091.95:576:34New Moon28Wed
29Thu4:498.85:398.010:440.710:562.85:556:36Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:218.66:387.911:290.211:453.75:536:37Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat5:558.37:407.812:150.05:516:39Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 2:04 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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