Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:57 am (5.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 00m at 7:57 pm (9.2 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 - Apr 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:287.33:406.43:52-0.65:486:40First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:398.19:39 AM6.95:326.35:01-0.35:466:42First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:358.411:07 AM6.67:065.86:080.05:446:43Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:188.512:386.67:545.07:070.45:426:45Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:558.61:596.78:284.27:580.85:406:46Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:258.63:057.09:003.38:431.45:386:48Full Moon6Tue
7Wed3:528.54:027.29:312.59:252.15:366:49Full Moon7Wed
8Thu4:148.44:547.410:031.710:052.95:346:50Full Moon8Thu
9Fri4:348.25:447.610:371.010:473.75:326:52Full Moon9Fri
10Sat4:558.06:347.611:110.511:324.55:306:53Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:197.87:277.711:480.25:286:55Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:457.58:257.712:215.212:260.05:266:56Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:147.29:327.71:185.71:080.15:246:58Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:456.810:477.72:306.11:540.35:226:59Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:226.511:557.84:086.32:460.65:217:01Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:450.95:197:02Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:477.99:33 AM5.97:175.74:481.15:177:03Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:258.010:55 AM5.87:325.25:481.35:157:05Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:538.012:146.07:424.66:411.45:137:06Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:158.11:286.38:003.87:281.65:117:08Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:368.22:336.88:252.88:122.05:097:09Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu2:598.33:347.38:561.68:542.65:077:11New Moon22Thu
23Fri3:258.44:317.79:310.49:373.45:067:12New Moon23Fri
24Sat3:538.45:288.110:09-0.710:224.25:047:14New Moon24Sat
25Sun5:248.47:278.411:52-1.66:028:15Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:578.38:298.512:115.012:38-2.16:008:16Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:328.19:368.51:065.71:27-2.25:588:18Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:137.710:478.52:136.22:21-1.95:578:19First Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:027.111:568.63:386.43:19-1.35:558:21First Quarter29Thu
30Fri9:106.55:356.14:22-0.55:538:22First Quarter30Fri
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 10:27 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 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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