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 3h 21m 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 - May 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:568.610:40 AM5.97:275.35:290.35:528:24First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:458.612:265.68:164.46:361.15:508:25Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:268.62:105.88:503.47:371.95:488:26Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:018.53:296.39:172.58:302.65:478:28Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:288.44:326.89:431.69:173.45:458:29Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:508.25:257.310:090.710:014.15:448:31Full Moon6Thu
7Fri4:098.16:147.710:360.010:454.85:428:32Full Moon7Fri
8Sat4:297.97:008.011:06-0.511:305.45:418:33Full Moon8Sat
9Sun4:537.77:448.211:38-0.85:398:35Full Moon9Sun
10Mon5:197.58:298.312:195.912:12-1.05:388:36Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:487.29:158.41:156.212:49-0.95:368:37Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:196.910:058.32:226.41:29-0.75:358:39Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:506.510:568.33:476.42:13-0.35:348:40Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:448.33:010.15:328:41Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:530.65:318:43Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:268.210:03 AM5.37:445.24:501.25:308:44Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:008.211:33 AM5.27:454.55:491.75:298:45Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:298.31:055.37:593.56:472.35:278:46Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:568.32:325.88:232.37:412.95:268:48Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:238.43:476.68:521.08:323.75:258:49Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:528.54:497.39:26-0.49:214.45:248:50New Moon21Fri
22Sat3:228.65:468.110:04-1.610:105.15:238:51New Moon22Sat
23Sun3:558.66:418.610:45-2.611:025.85:228:53New Moon23Sun
24Mon4:318.57:359.011:29-3.111:586.25:218:54Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:118.38:319.112:16-3.25:208:55Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:557.99:279.21:026.51:06-2.95:198:56Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:477.410:249.12:206.51:59-2.25:188:57Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:506.611:189.13:576.12:55-1.25:178:58First Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:085.85:505.33:54-0.15:178:59First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:079.010:46 AM5.27:024.34:551.15:169:00First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:508.812:505.17:483.25:582.35:159:01Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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