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 4h 39m 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 - May 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:247.310:088.41:536.21:31-1.05:528:23Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:546.811:108.33:156.42:16-0.55:508:25Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:296.45:256.33:050.15:498:26Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:098.34:010.75:478:27Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:598.29:47 AM5.57:595.45:021.35:468:29Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:398.111:18 AM5.28:224.86:031.85:448:30Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:088.112:515.38:374.17:002.25:438:32Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:298.02:185.68:503.37:492.75:418:33Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:478.03:296.19:082.48:343.25:408:34Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:068.14:276.79:311.39:153.95:388:36Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:298.15:207.39:590.19:574.55:378:37New Moon11Wed
12Thu3:548.26:107.910:31-0.910:395.25:358:38New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:218.27:018.311:07-1.811:255.95:348:40New Moon13Fri
14Sat4:508.17:548.611:48-2.45:338:41Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:218.08:518.812:176.412:33-2.75:318:42Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:547.89:508.91:176.71:22-2.65:308:44Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:337.310:508.92:316.82:15-2.15:298:45Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:346.711:458.84:076.63:12-1.45:288:46First Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:066.06:185.84:13-0.45:268:47First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:348.810:50 AM5.47:174.85:170.65:258:49First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:158.812:465.37:543.66:211.75:248:50Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:508.82:335.78:262.37:212.75:238:51Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:218.73:536.48:571.18:173.75:228:52Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:478.64:567.29:280.09:104.65:218:53Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:128.45:507.99:59-0.910:005.45:208:55Full Moon25Wed
26Thu3:378.26:408.410:32-1.510:516.05:198:56Full Moon26Thu
27Fri4:028.07:268.711:05-1.811:456.45:188:57Full Moon27Fri
28Sat4:307.78:118.811:41-1.95:188:58Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:017.48:568.912:456.712:19-1.75:178:59Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:347.19:418.81:566.712:59-1.35:169:00Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:116.710:258.73:276.51:42-0.85:159:01Waning 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 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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