Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:05 am (3.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 38m at 8:58 pm (9.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:30 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Feb 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:439.23:347.710:326.010:16-0.47:395:09Full Moon1Fri
2Sat6:109.14:187.511:115.610:520.17:385:11Full Moon2Sat
3Sun6:349.05:047.211:525.211:290.77:365:12Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:579.05:516.912:354.77:355:14Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:208.96:436.512:051.41:204.27:335:16Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:468.87:426.112:422.32:053.77:325:17Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:168.68:545.81:193.22:533.17:315:19Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:488.510:405.71:574.23:432.57:295:20Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat9:238.32:445.14:341.87:275:22Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:106.210:01 AM8.23:526.05:261.17:265:24Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:207.010:45 AM8.15:206.56:160.37:245:25Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:017.611:36 AM8.16:356.77:03-0.47:235:27Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:348.212:328.27:326.77:49-1.07:215:28Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:048.61:318.48:206.38:34-1.47:195:30New Moon14Thu
15Fri4:348.92:308.59:055.89:18-1.67:185:32New Moon15Fri
16Sat5:059.23:308.59:515.210:02-1.37:165:33New Moon16Sat
17Sun5:369.34:298.310:404.410:47-0.77:145:35New Moon17Sun
18Mon6:089.45:307.911:313.511:320.37:135:36Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:429.46:347.412:262.77:115:38Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:179.37:466.912:181.41:221.97:095:40Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:549.19:146.61:072.82:211.37:075:41First Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:338.811:046.62:014.13:230.97:055:43First Quarter22Fri
23Sat9:178.43:075.24:270.67:045:44First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:447.110:07 AM8.04:316.05:310.37:025:46First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:567.811:05 AM7.66:116.36:300.27:005:47Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue2:498.312:097.47:396.27:220.16:585:49Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:318.61:137.38:345.98:060.26:565:51Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:068.72:107.39:095.68:460.36:545:52Full Moon28Thu
29Fri4:368.72:597.39:385.19:220.56:525:54Full Moon29Fri
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 12:01 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 24% 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 Waxing Crescent (24% 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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