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 : 8:47 am (-3.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 34m at 12:47 am (8.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Aug 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:345.39:328.43:352.52:313.45:468:48First Quarter1Sat
2Sun11:195.39:588.34:211.53:084.75:478:46First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:026.05:110.43:585.95:498:45First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:337.06:04-0.55:306.85:508:43Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:177.86:59-1.47:057.35:518:42Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:538.37:54-2.28:167.35:538:40Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:498.45:278.68:47-2.79:137.05:548:39Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:008.55:588.89:38-2.910:056.55:558:37Full Moon8Sat
9Sun3:108.46:298.910:26-2.710:575.75:578:35Full Moon9Sun
10Mon4:188.26:598.911:12-2.211:514.85:588:34Full Moon10Mon
11Tue5:247.87:278.911:56-1.25:598:32Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:317.37:558.912:473.812:400.16:018:30Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:426.68:238.71:442.81:241.66:028:29Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:046.18:508.52:401.82:093.26:038:27Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat10:516.09:188.23:351.03:004.66:058:25Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:536.54:310.44:075.96:068:23Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:287.25:280.15:486.76:088:22Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:297.86:26-0.18:066.86:098:20Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:148.27:22-0.29:266.76:108:18Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:107.04:518.48:14-0.39:596.56:128:16Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:166.95:228.48:59-0.410:166.26:138:14Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:177.05:478.39:38-0.410:335.96:148:12New Moon22Sat
23Sun3:117.26:078.210:13-0.310:565.46:168:11New Moon23Sun
24Mon4:007.26:238.210:45-0.111:254.86:178:09New Moon24Mon
25Tue4:487.16:388.211:170.311:574.16:198:07New Moon25Tue
26Wed5:377.06:548.211:490.96:208:05Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:296.87:158.212:313.312:211.76:218:03Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:256.67:378.21:092.412:542.76:238:01Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:306.48:018.11:491.61:303.86:247:59Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:486.38:257.92:340.82:085.06:257:57First Quarter30Sun
31Mon11:406.58:497.93:230.12:566.06:277:55First Quarter31Mon
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 4:47 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 10% 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 (10% 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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