Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 53m at 3:47 pm (4.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:186.910:338.22:425.72:11-0.35:528:23Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:046.311:318.14:075.73:010.35:508:25First Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:595.85:495.43:561.05:498:26First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:248.110:11 AM5.47:054.94:541.75:478:27First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:098.011:39 AM5.27:504.35:562.25:468:29First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:437.91:195.38:183.76:542.75:448:30Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon2:097.92:435.78:403.07:473.25:438:32Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue2:317.93:446.29:012.28:333.65:418:33Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:547.94:336.89:251.39:154.05:408:34Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:218.05:177.39:520.59:554.55:388:36Full Moon10Thu
11Fri3:508.06:007.710:22-0.410:364.95:378:37Full Moon11Fri
12Sat4:228.06:448.110:56-1.111:205.35:358:38Full Moon12Sat
13Sun4:558.07:308.411:34-1.65:348:40Full Moon13Sun
14Mon5:317.88:188.612:075.712:16-1.95:338:41Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:117.69:108.71:025.91:02-1.95:318:42Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:567.210:048.72:056.01:52-1.65:308:44Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:526.710:578.73:195.82:45-1.05:298:45Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri9:036.111:488.74:405.33:42-0.25:288:46Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat10:295.65:584.54:440.75:268:47Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:348.712:105.46:583.45:481.75:258:49Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:168.71:565.77:462.26:522.75:248:50Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:548.73:216.48:261.17:533.55:238:51Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:298.64:277.19:040.08:494.35:228:52Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:028.55:227.89:41-0.89:414.95:218:53New Moon24Thu
25Fri3:358.36:128.310:18-1.410:335.45:208:55New Moon25Fri
26Sat4:088.16:598.610:55-1.711:255.75:198:56New Moon26Sat
27Sun4:437.87:448.711:33-1.75:188:57New Moon27Sun
28Mon5:197.58:288.812:226.012:13-1.55:188:58Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:587.19:118.71:246.012:54-1.15:178:59Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:416.69:548.62:355.91:37-0.55:169:00Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:296.110:358.53:545.62:220.25:159:01Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 7:02 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 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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