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 5h 12m at 4:59 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 12:14 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 9:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (43% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Sep 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:307.05:580.36:325.86:287:53Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:177.56:57-0.27:365.76:297:51Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:497.53:557.97:52-0.78:295.26:317:49Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:547.74:298.28:43-0.99:164.56:327:47Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:597.95:028.49:31-0.910:023.76:347:45Full Moon5Wed
6Thu4:028.15:348.610:18-0.610:492.86:357:43Full Moon6Thu
7Fri5:048.16:078.711:030.111:372.06:367:41Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:048.06:418.711:500.96:387:39Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:077.77:168.512:271.312:382.06:397:37Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:137.47:548.31:200.71:303.16:407:35Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:297.28:347.92:140.52:284.16:427:33Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:577.19:187.53:110.43:375.06:437:31Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:277.24:120.55:035.56:447:29Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:427.65:160.66:465.66:467:26Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:407.86:210.88:075.36:477:24Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:256.53:268.07:220.98:555.06:497:22Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:386.54:028.08:131.09:254.66:507:20Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:406.74:318.08:571.29:504.16:517:18Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:316.94:547.99:341.410:143.66:537:16New Moon19Wed
20Thu4:157.15:117.910:091.710:403.16:547:14New Moon20Thu
21Fri4:567.25:287.910:432.011:092.56:557:12New Moon21Fri
22Sat5:387.35:497.911:182.511:402.06:577:10New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:217.46:157.811:533.06:587:08Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:077.46:447.712:141.512:303.67:007:06Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:577.37:167.612:511.11:114.27:017:04Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:537.27:497.41:330.71:574.97:027:01Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:007.28:277.22:190.52:535.47:046:59First Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:187.29:136.93:110.44:055.87:056:57First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:377.44:100.35:275.87:076:55First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:387.75:150.36:405.57:086:53First 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 8:36 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 43% 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 (43% 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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