Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 28m at 12:44 pm (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:29 pm (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Jun 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:578.85:358.19:45-2.09:505.25:149:02New Moon1Mon
2Tue3:348.86:288.710:28-2.810:455.85:149:03New Moon2Tue
3Wed4:148.67:209.111:12-3.211:446.15:139:04New Moon3Wed
4Thu4:588.38:129.211:59-3.15:139:05Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:447.89:039.312:496.312:47-2.65:129:06Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:367.29:559.22:066.21:36-1.85:129:07Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:336.510:449.03:375.82:28-0.85:119:07First Quarter7Sun
8Mon8:415.711:308.95:165.13:210.35:119:08First Quarter8Mon
9Tue10:075.16:294.24:171.55:119:09First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:128.712:094.87:193.35:162.65:109:10First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:468.52:075.27:552.46:173.65:109:10Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:148.23:275.98:241.67:184.55:109:11Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:378.14:266.68:480.88:155.25:109:11Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:008.05:147.39:130.19:065.75:109:12Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:267.95:547.89:39-0.59:536.15:109:12Full Moon15Mon
16Tue2:567.86:318.210:08-1.010:386.45:109:13Full Moon16Tue
17Wed3:287.77:048.410:39-1.311:226.55:109:13Full Moon17Wed
18Thu4:037.67:388.611:12-1.65:109:14Full Moon18Thu
19Fri4:397.48:118.712:096.611:49 AM-1.65:109:14Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:187.28:468.812:596.612:28-1.65:109:14Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:006.99:228.91:556.41:09-1.35:109:14Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:516.49:588.92:556.01:53-0.85:119:14Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:575.910:348.93:545.42:38-0.15:119:15Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed9:175.411:108.84:514.53:270.95:119:15Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu10:495.011:448.85:423.44:212.05:129:15Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:385.16:302.15:223.25:129:15Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:208.82:295.87:150.76:284.35:129:15Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:568.83:496.87:59-0.77:355.25:139:15Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:348.94:487.78:43-1.88:375.85:139:15Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue2:158.85:398.49:26-2.69:366.25:149:14New Moon30Tue
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 4:36 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 15% 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 maximum.

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 (15% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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