Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 25m at 11:59 am (-2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:327.05:278.19:300.010:175.36:287:53Full Moon1Wed
2Thu3:227.25:488.110:050.010:444.86:307:51Full Moon2Thu
3Fri4:107.36:078.210:400.111:144.26:317:49Full Moon3Fri
4Sat4:597.46:288.211:150.411:493.56:337:46Full Moon4Sat
5Sun5:497.36:528.211:501.06:347:44Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:427.27:208.212:282.812:281.76:357:42Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:407.07:498.11:112.01:082.76:377:40Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:466.88:208.01:571.21:523.76:387:38Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:066.78:557.82:490.52:444.86:397:36Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri11:476.89:357.73:450.03:505.76:417:34Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:257.24:47-0.45:176.26:427:32Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:337.75:52-0.66:476.36:437:30Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:238.16:57-0.87:585.96:457:28Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:507.34:038.47:56-0.98:505.36:467:26Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:057.44:388.58:50-0.89:344.56:487:24Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:147.55:098.69:38-0.510:163.76:497:22New Moon16Thu
17Fri4:177.65:388.510:220.110:572.96:507:20New Moon17Fri
18Sat5:167.76:048.411:050.911:392.16:527:18New Moon18Sat
19Sun6:137.66:308.211:481.96:537:15Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:107.46:558.012:211.512:332.96:547:13Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:117.37:227.71:041.01:213.96:567:11Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:207.27:517.41:480.82:164.96:577:09Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:447.28:247.02:350.73:255.66:597:07First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:137.43:250.84:586.07:007:05First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:287.64:210.97:006.07:017:03First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:247.95:241.18:145.87:037:01First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:068.06:281.28:495.57:046:59Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:176.13:388.17:251.29:095.17:066:57Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:286.34:038.18:141.19:264.67:076:55Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:306.64:238.18:551.19:474.07:086:53Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 3:58 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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