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 5h 41m 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 - Mar 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:177.82:186.33:450.66:515:55First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:037.09:02 AM7.73:436.84:470.26:495:57First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:547.510:06 AM7.65:226.95:49-0.16:475:58Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:277.911:22 AM7.66:346.56:45-0.46:456:00Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri2:558.212:397.77:265.87:36-0.56:436:01Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:218.41:527.98:124.88:23-0.36:416:03Full Moon6Sat
7Sun3:478.73:008.08:563.79:070.26:396:04Full Moon7Sun
8Mon4:148.94:058.19:412.59:511.06:376:06Full Moon8Mon
9Tue4:429.15:088.110:281.310:362.06:356:07Full Moon9Tue
10Wed5:139.16:127.911:160.411:223.16:336:09Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:469.17:197.712:05-0.26:316:10Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:218.98:347.512:124.112:57-0.46:296:12Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:598.510:007.51:075.11:52-0.46:276:13Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:428.011:287.62:135.82:51-0.16:256:15Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon8:327.53:396.33:560.36:236:16Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:417.89:36 AM7.05:306.25:050.76:216:18Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:378.010:55 AM6.67:065.86:111.06:196:19Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu2:218.212:226.57:555.27:071.36:176:20Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:568.21:386.68:264.67:521.66:146:22Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat3:238.12:376.88:504.08:301.96:126:23Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:438.03:267.09:143.39:042.46:106:25New Moon21Sun
22Mon3:578.04:117.29:392.69:382.96:086:26New Moon22Mon
23Tue4:118.04:537.310:071.910:113.46:066:28New Moon23Tue
24Wed4:308.05:367.510:371.310:464.06:046:29New Moon24Wed
25Thu4:548.06:207.511:100.711:224.66:026:31Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:217.97:097.511:460.36:006:32Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:497.88:047.412:005.212:260.15:586:34Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:197.69:107.412:435.71:11-0.15:566:35Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:507.410:277.41:346.22:01-0.15:546:37First Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:297.211:417.52:416.42:590.05:526:38First Quarter30Tue
31Wed8:326.94:086.44:020.15:506:39First Quarter31Wed
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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