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 6h 10m 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 - Sep 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:286.95:118.28:56-0.29:585.96:287:52Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:287.15:308.29:34-0.310:185.46:307:50New Moon2Tue
3Wed3:237.35:478.210:10-0.310:454.86:317:48New Moon3Wed
4Thu4:167.46:048.310:440.011:173.96:337:46New Moon4Thu
5Fri5:107.36:238.411:190.611:542.96:347:44New Moon5Fri
6Sat6:067.26:458.411:551.46:357:42Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:067.17:108.412:351.812:332.66:377:40Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:136.97:368.31:190.81:143.86:387:38Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:336.98:048.22:070.02:005.06:397:36First Quarter9Tue
10Wed11:157.08:358.03:00-0.62:576.16:417:34First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:047.43:59-0.94:206.86:427:32First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:197.95:05-1.06:107.06:447:30First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:118.36:15-1.07:466.76:457:28Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:518.57:21-0.98:416.16:467:26Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:087.24:248.68:20-0.89:215.36:487:24Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:277.34:548.69:10-0.59:594.46:497:22Full Moon16Tue
17Wed3:377.45:198.59:540.110:353.46:507:20Full Moon17Wed
18Thu4:397.45:418.410:340.911:132.56:527:17Full Moon18Thu
19Fri5:377.46:018.211:131.911:501.66:537:15Full Moon19Fri
20Sat6:347.36:198.111:533.06:557:13Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:327.36:397.812:280.912:354.16:567:11Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:367.37:007.61:070.51:235.16:577:09Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:507.37:237.31:470.22:215.96:597:07Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:217.47:456.92:320.23:446.57:007:05Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:517.63:210.47:017:03Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:577.94:200.77:037:01Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:458.05:260.97:046:59Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:198.16:330.99:155.87:066:57Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:106.23:448.17:300.89:165.37:076:55Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:256.44:038.18:180.89:264.77:086:53Waning Crescent30Tue
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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