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 3h 57m 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 - Oct 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:337.56:397.612:231.112:474.27:106:50Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:267.47:077.31:000.81:354.97:126:48Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:257.47:397.01:400.72:335.57:136:46Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:387.48:156.72:240.73:475.97:146:44First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:007.53:120.95:256.17:166:42First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:097.74:081.07:175.97:176:40First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:597.85:101.28:015.67:196:38First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:368.06:141.28:195.27:206:36Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:286.23:048.17:111.18:384.67:226:34Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:406.53:298.28:021.19:033.77:236:32Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:466.93:538.38:481.39:332.77:256:30Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:477.44:208.49:321.710:081.67:266:28Full Moon12Mon
13Tue4:467.84:488.510:152.210:460.47:276:26Full Moon13Tue
14Wed5:448.15:198.610:593.011:28-0.57:296:24Full Moon14Wed
15Thu6:438.45:528.511:463.97:306:22Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:448.56:288.312:14-1.212:374.87:326:20Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:508.57:078.01:03-1.51:375.57:336:18Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:038.57:527.51:55-1.42:506.07:356:16Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon11:188.58:506.92:52-1.04:266.27:366:15Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:288.63:54-0.46:345.87:386:13Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:268.75:010.37:505.07:396:11Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:148.76:101.08:334.27:416:09Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:206.02:538.77:141.69:043.47:426:07Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:446.43:268.68:102.29:292.77:446:06Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:506.82:518.47:582.88:531.96:455:04New Moon25Sun
26Mon3:447.33:118.28:413.49:191.26:475:02New Moon26Mon
27Tue4:327.63:288.19:214.19:460.66:495:00New Moon27Tue
28Wed5:167.93:487.910:024.710:160.26:504:59New Moon28Wed
29Thu5:598.14:127.810:445.310:47-0.26:524:57New Moon29Thu
30Fri6:428.34:397.511:315.811:22-0.36:534:55Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat7:278.45:087.312:266.16:554:54Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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