Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 01m at 5:10 pm (5.9 ft)
Next high tide : 11:29 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Feb 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:159.65:177.511:404.311:240.47:395:10Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:429.56:216.912:323.57:375:11Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:089.47:326.412:051.71:242.67:365:13Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:349.29:036.112:463.12:152.07:345:15Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:018.911:086.31:304.53:081.47:335:16Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:298.52:205.74:021.17:325:18Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:046.99:02 AM8.23:326.74:590.87:305:19Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:187.69:41 AM7.95:187.25:560.67:285:21Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:058.110:33 AM7.77:087.36:490.47:275:23Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:408.511:35 AM7.68:147.17:340.17:255:24Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:098.612:377.68:466.98:14-0.17:245:26Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:338.71:357.69:106.58:49-0.27:225:27New Moon12Tue
13Wed4:528.72:297.79:366.19:22-0.17:215:29New Moon13Wed
14Thu5:088.83:217.610:055.49:540.17:195:31New Moon14Thu
15Fri5:248.84:127.510:374.710:270.67:175:32New Moon15Fri
16Sat5:428.95:067.311:143.811:001.47:155:34Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:049.06:037.111:532.811:352.47:145:35Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:289.07:066.812:361.87:125:37Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:548.98:206.612:113.51:230.97:105:39Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:228.89:586.512:504.72:150.27:085:40First Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:528.71:335.83:13-0.37:075:42First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:096.98:29 AM8.52:336.74:17-0.67:055:43First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:387.69:21 AM8.34:127.35:24-0.97:035:45Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun2:278.210:36 AM8.16:007.36:28-1.17:015:46Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:048.511:59 AM7.97:186.87:25-1.16:595:48Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:368.81:197.88:136.18:14-0.96:575:50Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:058.92:317.88:595.18:59-0.46:555:51Full Moon27Wed
28Thu4:329.03:367.89:424.19:410.36:545:53Full Moon28Thu
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 8:19 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (28% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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