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 5h 54m 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 - Jan 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:5210.04:098.611:237.211:23-2.78:014:27Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:3510.05:117.912:326.78:014:28Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:1710.06:197.112:12-1.81:486.08:014:29Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:579.87:366.21:02-0.53:085.08:014:30Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:369.79:155.51:520.94:223.98:004:32Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu10:119.511:325.52:442.55:232.78:004:33Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:459.23:414.06:121.68:004:34Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:286.211:16 AM9.04:495.46:520.78:004:35Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:467.311:47 AM8.76:066.47:270.07:594:36Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:428.212:188.47:227.07:59-0.57:594:37Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:268.812:528.38:287.38:31-0.87:584:39Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:039.21:308.19:217.49:03-1.07:584:40New Moon12Wed
13Thu5:379.42:118.010:057.39:37-1.07:574:41New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:089.42:557.910:447.210:12-1.07:574:43New Moon14Fri
15Sat6:369.43:397.711:247.010:48-0.87:564:44New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:029.34:247.512:066.77:554:45Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:269.35:117.112:516.37:544:47Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:519.26:036.71:375.77:544:48Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:179.27:036.112:350.82:245.07:534:50Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:449.18:175.61:111.73:114.17:524:51First Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:139.09:515.41:482.83:583.07:514:53First Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:438.92:304.14:461.87:504:54First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:105.710:14 AM8.93:245.35:340.67:494:56First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:106.710:48 AM8.94:446.46:23-0.67:484:57Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:097.811:28 AM8.96:097.17:11-1.67:474:59Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:538.612:189.07:217.47:59-2.47:465:00Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:319.21:159.08:217.48:47-2.87:455:02Full Moon27Thu
28Fri5:089.52:188.99:167.19:34-2.87:445:03Full Moon28Fri
29Sat5:449.73:208.710:106.710:21-2.57:425:05Full Moon29Sat
30Sun6:199.84:238.311:066.011:08-1.77:415:07Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:549.85:257.812:055.27:405:08Waning 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 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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