Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 2:12 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 14m at 8:24 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Dec 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:067.51:299.17:194.98:17-0.87:394:20Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:028.32:049.08:155.58:55-1.57:414:19Full Moon2Sun
3Mon4:538.92:418.89:096.09:33-1.87:424:19Full Moon3Mon
4Tue5:399.33:188.510:036.310:12-1.87:434:18Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:249.53:568.110:596.510:52-1.67:444:18Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:079.64:377.612:016.57:454:18Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:509.55:217.11:116.47:464:17Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:329.46:116.512:16-0.42:326.07:474:17Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:129.27:095.91:010.43:555.57:494:17Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:499.08:225.41:471.35:004.87:504:17Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:228.99:555.12:352.35:464.17:504:17Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:538.83:293.36:193.37:514:17Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:145.211:23 AM8.74:294.26:462.47:524:17Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:535.911:53 AM8.65:325.07:121.67:534:17Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:546.712:258.66:325.67:390.77:544:17Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:397.412:598.67:266.18:08-0.17:554:18Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:178.01:348.68:136.48:40-0.97:554:18New Moon17Mon
18Tue4:538.62:118.68:586.69:15-1.57:564:18New Moon18Tue
19Wed5:289.02:518.59:436.79:53-1.97:574:18New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:049.33:348.410:316.710:34-2.07:574:19New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:439.64:228.111:246.611:18-1.87:584:19Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:229.75:167.712:246.37:584:20Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:039.76:177.012:03-1.31:305.77:594:20Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:449.77:296.312:51-0.42:405.07:594:21First Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:259.68:565.71:410.73:494.08:004:22First Quarter25Tue
26Wed10:069.510:485.52:352.04:542.88:004:22First Quarter26Wed
27Thu10:479.43:343.35:491.68:004:23First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:506.011:27 AM9.34:424.66:380.58:004:24Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:167.012:089.15:565.67:21-0.48:014:24Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:197.912:499.07:066.28:01-1.08:014:25Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:088.61:318.78:096.68:40-1.48:014:26Full Moon31Mon
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 11:18 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 33% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (33% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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