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 2h 43m 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 - Jun 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:275.611:128.45:135.23:091.05:159:02First Quarter1Fri
2Sat9:385.111:458.36:154.53:591.85:149:03First Quarter2Sat
3Sun11:054.86:573.84:532.65:139:04First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:168.212:564.97:283.05:513.45:139:05First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:468.12:405.47:542.26:504.15:129:05Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:168.13:466.18:201.27:454.75:129:06Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:488.24:366.88:490.38:355.25:119:07Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:218.25:197.59:20-0.79:225.65:119:08Full Moon8Fri
9Sat2:568.25:598.09:54-1.510:095.95:119:09Full Moon9Sat
10Sun3:348.26:408.510:32-2.210:576.15:109:09Full Moon10Sun
11Mon4:148.27:228.811:13-2.511:496.25:109:10Full Moon11Mon
12Tue4:598.08:069.011:57-2.65:109:10Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:497.68:509.112:486.112:44-2.35:109:11Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:467.19:359.11:545.81:33-1.75:109:12Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:506.510:209.13:075.22:24-0.85:109:12Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:065.811:039.14:224.43:170.35:109:13Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:395.211:459.05:333.34:141.65:109:13Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:355.26:332.25:172.95:109:13Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:258.92:225.87:241.16:234.05:109:14Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:048.73:396.68:070.17:304.95:109:14Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:418.54:397.48:46-0.78:335.55:109:14Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:188.35:288.09:23-1.39:305.95:109:14New Moon22Fri
23Sat2:558.16:118.59:59-1.610:236.15:119:15New Moon23Sat
24Sun3:327.96:518.710:35-1.711:146.25:119:15New Moon24Sun
25Mon4:117.67:288.811:12-1.65:119:15New Moon25Mon
26Tue4:517.38:038.812:066.111:50 AM-1.35:129:15Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:347.08:368.71:016.012:29-0.95:129:15Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:206.69:078.71:595.71:09-0.35:139:15Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:116.19:368.62:585.31:490.35:139:15Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:075.610:068.53:554.82:301.25:149:14First Quarter30Sat
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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