Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 12:44 pm (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 6:02 am (7.3 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 - Aug 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:387.87:188.911:24-1.75:478:47New Moon1Sat
2Sun5:327.47:518.812:105.212:07-1.05:488:45Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:257.08:228.61:044.712:50-0.15:498:44Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:216.48:528.41:584.11:330.95:518:42Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:245.99:208.22:533.52:182.05:528:41First Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:405.59:498.03:472.93:053.25:538:39First Quarter6Thu
7Fri11:355.410:207.84:402.33:594.35:558:38First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:405.85:331.85:065.25:568:36First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:016.56:251.26:265.85:578:35First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:537.17:120.77:416.25:598:33Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:207.34:337.67:560.28:386.26:008:31Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:087.35:047.98:36-0.29:206.26:018:30Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:587.45:328.19:14-0.69:546.06:038:28Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:487.55:578.39:52-0.910:275.76:048:26Full Moon14Fri
15Sat3:387.66:218.410:29-1.111:035.36:058:24Full Moon15Sat
16Sun4:297.66:468.511:07-1.011:444.76:078:23Full Moon16Sun
17Mon5:217.57:148.611:47-0.66:088:21Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:167.37:448.612:284.012:280.16:108:19Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:166.98:168.61:173.21:101.06:118:17Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:236.58:508.52:102.31:552.16:128:15Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:426.29:268.43:061.52:453.46:148:13Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat11:236.110:078.24:050.73:444.56:158:12Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:146.65:070.14:595.56:168:10Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:367.26:09-0.56:266.06:188:08Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:337.87:10-0.97:456.06:198:06Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:517.74:198.28:06-1.18:485.86:218:04Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:567.64:588.58:56-1.19:375.36:228:02Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:597.65:328.59:41-1.010:204.86:238:00New Moon28Fri
29Sat3:577.66:038.510:24-0.611:014.36:257:58New Moon29Sat
30Sun4:507.56:318.411:05-0.111:423.76:267:56New Moon30Sun
31Mon5:417.36:568.311:450.76:277:54Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 9:23 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 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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