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 : 11:59 am (-2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 17m at 4:57 am (8.0 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 - Apr 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:568.28:097.612:280.05:496:40Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:247.89:267.612:535.21:13-0.15:476:41Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:547.410:507.71:595.92:010.15:456:43Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:286.93:276.32:540.45:436:44Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:067.98:12 AM6.55:506.33:550.85:416:46Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:068.09:21 AM6.17:196.05:011.15:396:47Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:518.110:44 AM5.97:565.56:041.35:376:49Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:268.112:076.08:165.16:571.45:356:50Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:528.11:206.28:304.57:411.65:336:52Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:118.12:216.58:463.98:201.85:316:53Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:258.13:146.99:083.08:552.25:296:54New Moon11Mon
12Tue3:428.14:057.29:332.19:302.85:276:56New Moon12Tue
13Wed4:028.14:557.510:031.110:073.45:256:57New Moon13Wed
14Thu4:258.15:477.710:370.210:464.25:236:59New Moon14Thu
15Fri4:518.16:437.911:15-0.611:295.05:217:00Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:188.07:448.011:57-1.25:197:02Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:457.88:538.012:185.812:44-1.45:177:03Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:137.610:118.11:186.41:36-1.45:157:05First Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:467.211:258.22:366.72:35-1.25:137:06First Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:506.84:226.63:40-0.75:127:07First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:258.49:33 AM6.36:196.04:48-0.25:107:09First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:128.511:16 AM6.17:055.15:550.35:087:10Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:508.612:546.27:404.16:541.05:067:12Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:218.63:196.69:132.98:461.76:048:13Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:498.64:287.19:471.79:342.56:028:15Full Moon25Mon
26Tue4:148.55:297.510:210.610:203.46:018:16Full Moon26Tue
27Wed4:388.46:247.910:57-0.311:064.35:598:17Full Moon27Wed
28Thu5:028.27:188.211:33-0.911:555.15:578:19Full Moon28Thu
29Fri5:288.08:128.312:10-1.25:558:20Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:557.79:088.412:495.812:49-1.25:548:22Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 8:28 am — 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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