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 3h 44m 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 - Jul 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:008.76:258.910:11-3.010:336.35:159:14New Moon1Wed
2Thu3:478.57:099.110:55-3.111:326.35:159:14New Moon2Thu
3Fri4:388.17:529.211:41-2.85:169:14Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:317.68:349.212:346.112:27-2.15:179:13Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:257.09:159.11:425.71:14-1.35:179:13Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:246.39:538.92:545.22:01-0.25:189:12Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:305.610:298.74:064.52:481.05:199:12First Quarter7Tue
8Wed9:525.111:018.55:113.73:372.25:209:11First Quarter8Wed
9Thu11:574.911:308.26:062.94:313.45:219:11First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:025.46:522.05:344.55:229:10First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:236.17:301.36:435.45:239:09Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:307.94:206.98:040.67:505.95:239:09Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:037.85:037.58:37-0.18:486.35:249:08Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:397.75:397.99:09-0.69:366.55:259:07Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:187.76:108.29:42-1.010:186.55:279:06Full Moon15Wed
16Thu3:007.76:398.410:16-1.410:576.55:289:06Full Moon16Thu
17Fri3:437.77:088.610:51-1.611:376.35:299:05Full Moon17Fri
18Sat4:287.67:368.711:29-1.65:309:04Full Moon18Sat
19Sun5:157.48:068.812:206.012:08-1.45:319:03Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:077.08:378.81:095.612:49-1.05:329:02Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:046.69:098.82:015.01:31-0.35:339:01Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:096.09:438.82:574.22:150.75:349:00Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:275.610:178.83:533.23:021.95:358:58Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri11:025.310:548.74:512.13:543.25:378:57Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:045.65:480.94:584.45:388:56Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:456.46:42-0.26:125.45:398:55Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:158.63:527.37:34-1.17:286.05:408:54Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:038.54:438.08:24-1.88:346.25:428:52Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:548.45:268.59:11-2.29:336.25:438:51New Moon29Wed
30Thu2:488.36:068.89:56-2.310:265.95:448:50New Moon30Thu
31Fri3:448.16:438.910:40-2.211:185.65:458:48New Moon31Fri
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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