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 4h 38m 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 - Dec 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:249.12:599.09:386.510:04-2.87:404:20Full Moon1Wed
2Thu6:139.53:378.810:316.910:49-3.07:414:19Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:049.74:218.511:317.111:37-2.87:424:19Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:569.85:128.012:427.07:434:18Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:499.76:147.212:28-2.12:086.77:454:18Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:409.67:316.41:22-1.13:555.97:464:18Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue10:299.59:075.72:180.15:244.87:474:17Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed11:129.411:115.43:171.46:173.67:484:17Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu11:519.34:202.76:572.57:494:17Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:095.912:249.15:263.97:291.47:504:17Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:326.712:538.96:305.07:580.47:514:17Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:347.61:188.77:315.88:25-0.37:524:17Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:258.31:438.58:266.48:53-0.87:534:17New Moon13Mon
14Tue5:098.92:098.39:186.89:23-1.17:534:17New Moon14Tue
15Wed5:499.22:398.110:087.19:55-1.37:544:17New Moon15Wed
16Thu6:279.43:117.910:597.210:29-1.27:554:18New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:029.53:477.611:557.211:06-1.07:564:18Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:379.44:267.312:567.07:564:18Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:119.45:086.92:076.87:574:19Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:449.35:586.412:23-0.13:226.37:574:19Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:169.27:045.91:040.54:235.77:584:19First Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:489.28:255.41:461.24:585.07:594:20First Quarter22Wed
23Thu10:199.19:595.12:302.15:264.07:594:20First Quarter23Thu
24Fri10:499.111:545.33:203.25:552.97:594:21First Quarter24Fri
25Sat11:209.04:204.26:271.68:004:22Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:486.111:52 AM9.15:265.27:020.38:004:22Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:597.112:259.16:326.07:40-1.08:004:23Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:518.11:029.27:336.68:20-2.18:004:24Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:378.91:429.38:297.09:03-2.98:014:25Full Moon29Wed
30Thu5:219.52:289.29:237.29:47-3.28:014:26Full Moon30Thu
31Fri6:049.83:209.010:197.210:34-3.28:014:26Full Moon31Fri
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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