Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 8:59 pm (7.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 51m at 5:34 pm (8.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:24 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Aug 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:598.18:01-0.49:217.05:468:47Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:367.35:328.48:42-0.710:036.95:488:46Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:297.36:018.59:22-1.010:286.85:498:44Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:237.46:268.59:59-1.210:526.65:508:43New Moon4Mon
5Tue3:157.56:498.510:35-1.311:216.35:528:41New Moon5Tue
6Wed4:057.47:098.511:11-1.211:565.85:538:40New Moon6Wed
7Thu4:567.37:308.611:46-0.95:548:38Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:497.07:518.612:355.212:22-0.35:568:37Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:476.68:158.61:194.312:580.65:578:35Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:526.28:408.62:063.31:361.75:588:33Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:095.89:078.52:542.12:153.16:008:32First Quarter11Mon
12Tue10:485.79:358.53:461.02:594.56:018:30First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:046.24:410.03:565.86:028:28First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:487.15:40-0.85:226.76:048:26First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:477.86:40-1.56:577.16:058:25Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:298.47:39-1.98:147.16:078:23Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:488.15:068.68:34-2.29:126.76:088:21Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:598.15:408.89:25-2.210:026.16:098:19Full Moon18Mon
19Tue3:088.06:118.810:12-1.910:495.46:118:18Full Moon19Tue
20Wed4:127.96:408.710:56-1.311:364.66:128:16Full Moon20Wed
21Thu5:137.67:068.611:38-0.56:138:14Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:137.27:308.512:243.712:190.66:158:12Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:146.77:538.31:122.912:591.96:168:10Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:236.38:158.12:002.11:423.26:188:08Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:486.18:387.82:481.52:284.56:198:06Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue11:476.39:047.53:361.13:265.66:208:04Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:406.84:280.84:556.46:228:02Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:537.45:240.67:146.76:238:00Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:417.86:240.58:596.66:247:58Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:188.17:210.39:336.46:267:56Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:226.84:478.28:120.09:466.26:277:54Waning Crescent31Sun
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 7:16 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 4% 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 Waning Crescent (4% 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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