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 7h 10m 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 - Aug 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:047.45:148.18:44-0.49:316.45:468:47Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:487.45:478.39:20-0.610:116.45:488:46Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:357.46:168.49:55-0.810:456.25:498:44Full Moon3Tue
4Wed3:227.46:428.410:30-0.911:176.05:508:43Full Moon4Wed
5Thu4:087.47:068.411:04-0.911:525.75:528:41Full Moon5Thu
6Fri4:547.37:288.511:40-0.75:538:40Full Moon6Fri
7Sat5:417.17:538.512:315.312:16-0.35:548:38Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:326.88:198.51:134.712:530.25:568:37Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:286.48:488.51:584.01:311.15:578:35Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:336.09:188.42:463.22:112.15:588:33Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:515.79:508.33:372.22:553.36:008:32Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu11:325.710:258.24:311.33:484.56:018:30Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:356.25:280.34:585.56:028:28Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:007.06:26-0.66:226.26:048:27Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:557.77:22-1.37:386.46:058:25Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:498.24:398.28:16-1.98:416.36:068:23Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:518.25:178.69:06-2.29:355.96:088:21New Moon17Tue
18Wed2:548.25:538.79:55-2.210:255.36:098:19New Moon18Wed
19Thu3:578.16:278.810:41-1.811:154.76:118:18New Moon19Thu
20Fri4:577.96:598.811:26-1.26:128:16Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:567.57:308.712:064.012:11-0.36:138:14Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:567.18:008.512:583.312:560.96:158:12Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:016.68:298.31:512.71:422.16:168:10Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:176.29:008.02:442.12:313.46:178:08First Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:576.19:317.63:381.63:284.56:198:06First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:486.44:331.34:415.46:208:04First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:147.05:301.06:136.06:228:02First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:147.56:270.87:476.16:238:00Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:597.97:210.68:506.06:247:59Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:386.84:348.18:090.39:265.96:267:57Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:376.95:038.18:520.19:525.66:277:55Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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