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 8h 45m 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 - Nov 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:517.62:408.78:384.39:14-0.96:564:52New Moon1Sat
2Sun4:488.33:068.89:225.29:52-2.06:574:51New Moon2Sun
3Mon5:458.83:338.810:086.010:33-2.76:594:49New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:439.14:028.711:006.811:19-2.97:014:48Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:449.24:338.412:007.37:024:46Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:499.25:098.012:09-2.71:167.57:044:45Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:549.25:587.31:04-2.13:117.27:054:43First Quarter7Fri
8Sat10:549.22:03-1.27:074:42First Quarter8Sat
9Sun11:449.19:305.83:07-0.16:375.47:084:41First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:269.14:141.07:094.27:104:39Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:009.05:202.07:373.07:114:38Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:245.91:278.96:203.18:031.87:134:37Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:446.61:488.77:144.18:270.87:144:35Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:477.42:058.58:035.08:52-0.17:164:34Full Moon14Fri
15Sat4:408.12:208.38:505.99:19-0.87:174:33Full Moon15Sat
16Sun5:278.62:388.29:376.59:47-1.37:194:32Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:118.92:578.010:277.010:19-1.47:204:31Full Moon17Mon
18Tue6:549.13:147.811:237.310:53-1.47:224:30Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:369.23:107.512:347.47:234:29Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:219.17:254:28Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:079.012:12-0.77:264:27Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:529.012:57-0.27:284:26Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:328.91:450.47:294:25Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:048.92:361.07:304:24Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue11:308.910:375.23:301.86:454.47:324:23Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed11:538.94:262.66:483.27:334:23Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:285.512:168.95:243.67:091.77:354:22Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:056.312:419.06:224.67:370.27:364:21Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:167.31:069.17:165.58:11-1.37:374:21Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:138.31:349.28:096.48:48-2.57:394:20New Moon30Sun
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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