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 : 3:47 pm (4.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 01m at 12:14 pm (5.4 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 - Jul 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:145.110:378.44:494.13:122.15:149:14First Quarter1Sun
2Mon10:354.811:098.35:383.43:583.05:159:14First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:264.96:202.64:523.95:169:14First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:305.46:581.65:554.85:169:13Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:188.23:396.27:340.77:015.45:179:13Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:558.34:277.08:11-0.38:015.95:189:13Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:348.35:077.78:49-1.28:556.15:199:12Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:178.45:448.29:29-2.09:456.25:199:12Full Moon8Sun
9Mon3:048.46:218.610:11-2.510:366.15:209:11Full Moon9Mon
10Tue3:558.36:598.910:55-2.711:295.85:219:10Full Moon10Tue
11Wed4:498.17:379.111:41-2.55:229:10Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:477.78:169.212:265.412:27-2.05:239:09Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:497.28:569.21:294.81:15-1.15:249:08Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:566.59:359.12:354.02:050.05:259:08Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:145.810:169.03:433.22:561.45:269:07Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon10:525.410:578.84:502.23:512.75:279:06Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:525.65:531.34:554.05:289:05Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:296.26:510.56:085.05:299:04Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:218.43:397.17:41-0.27:245.75:309:03Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:058.14:337.78:25-0.78:336.05:319:02Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:497.95:168.29:05-1.09:306.15:339:01Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:337.75:548.49:42-1.110:176.05:349:00New Moon22Sun
23Mon3:177.66:288.510:18-1.111:005.95:358:59New Moon23Mon
24Tue4:007.46:588.510:53-0.911:415.65:368:58New Moon24Tue
25Wed4:447.27:258.511:30-0.65:378:57New Moon25Wed
26Thu5:287.07:498.412:235.312:06-0.25:388:56Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:146.78:128.41:074.912:430.35:408:54Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:036.38:388.41:534.51:201.05:418:53Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:575.99:078.32:404.01:581.85:428:52Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:595.59:398.23:283.42:372.75:438:50First Quarter30Mon
31Tue10:145.310:138.14:172.73:193.65:458:49First Quarter31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9444900)

Common Questions About Port Townsend, WA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Port Townsend, WA today?

Slack tide in Port Townsend, WA is approximately 2:00 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA