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 49m at 12:57 am (5.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:02 am (7.3 ft)
Sunset today : 9:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Jan 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:079.47:415.91:110.43:245.28:014:28First Quarter1Fri
2Sat9:409.39:115.51:551.44:144.18:014:29First Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:129.311:015.42:432.65:022.88:014:30First Quarter3Sun
4Mon10:469.23:403.95:481.48:014:31First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:096.111:20 AM9.24:475.16:330.08:004:32Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:367.111:57 AM9.36:016.17:17-1.28:004:33Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:358.212:399.37:106.78:02-2.28:004:34Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:249.01:249.28:137.18:47-2.87:594:35Full Moon8Fri
9Sat5:089.52:159.19:117.29:32-3.07:594:36Full Moon9Sat
10Sun5:499.83:108.810:097.010:18-2.77:594:38Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:3010.04:068.411:086.711:04-2.17:584:39Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:109.95:037.812:126.37:584:40Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:489.86:037.11:195.67:574:42Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:259.67:096.312:37-0.12:284.97:564:43Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:009.48:315.61:231.23:354.07:564:44Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:329.110:365.42:102.64:353.27:554:46Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:028.93:024.05:282.37:544:47Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:505.910:32 AM8.64:055.26:121.57:534:49Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:186.811:03 AM8.45:226.26:500.97:534:50Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:167.611:37 AM8.26:436.87:250.37:524:52Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:598.312:168.17:527.17:59-0.27:514:53Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:348.712:588.08:457.28:32-0.57:504:55Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:059.01:438.09:267.19:06-0.87:494:56New Moon23Sat
24Sun5:329.12:298.010:007.09:41-1.07:484:58New Moon24Sun
25Mon5:589.23:157.910:356.810:16-1.07:474:59New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:229.24:017.811:126.510:52-0.87:465:01New Moon26Tue
27Wed6:479.34:497.511:536.011:29-0.47:455:02Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:149.35:427.112:385.47:435:04Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:429.36:426.612:080.31:264.67:425:05Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:129.27:536.112:471.22:183.77:415:07Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:439.19:215.81:282.43:122.67:405:08First Quarter31Sun
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 3:29 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 8% 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 (8% 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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