Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 4:04 pm (4.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 42m at 12:34 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:20 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Jan 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:358.82:224.55:042.28:014:28First Quarter1Fri
2Sat10:078.75:451.48:014:29First Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:418.76:250.58:014:30Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:257.411:18 AM8.65:567.17:04-0.48:004:31Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:568.112:008.77:057.47:44-1.28:004:32Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:248.712:488.78:007.58:24-1.88:004:33Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:539.11:408.88:487.49:06-2.28:004:34Full Moon7Thu
8Fri5:229.42:378.79:357.09:48-2.37:594:36Full Moon8Fri
9Sat5:529.63:368.510:256.510:31-2.07:594:37Full Moon9Sat
10Sun6:239.74:378.111:195.811:14-1.37:584:38Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:559.85:417.512:174.97:584:39Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:279.96:516.81:173.97:574:41Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:019.88:136.112:431.12:202.97:574:42Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:369.710:015.81:292.63:221.87:564:43Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri9:129.52:204.14:240.97:554:45Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:096.39:51 AM9.23:215.55:240.27:554:46Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:467.110:34 AM8.94:426.66:20-0.47:544:48Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:508.011:22 AM8.66:147.17:10-0.77:534:49Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:378.712:158.37:367.27:54-0.97:524:51Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:179.11:108.18:387.08:34-0.97:514:52New Moon20Wed
21Thu4:519.22:038.09:256.79:11-0.87:514:53New Moon21Thu
22Fri5:229.32:537.810:056.49:47-0.57:504:55New Moon22Fri
23Sat5:499.23:417.610:435.910:22-0.17:494:56New Moon23Sat
24Sun6:139.24:287.311:225.410:560.57:474:58Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:339.15:167.012:034.87:465:00Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:529.06:086.612:464.27:455:01Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:139.07:046.212:042.11:293.67:445:03Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:388.98:105.912:373.02:132.97:435:04Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:068.89:375.71:094.03:002.37:425:06First Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:378.61:405.03:501.77:405:07First Quarter30Sat
31Sun9:098.44:421.07:395:09First Quarter31Sun
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 2:19 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 39% 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 Third Quarter (39% 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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