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 6h 53m 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 - Apr 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:357.79:58 AM6.75:286.05:070.35:486:41First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:147.911:27 AM6.66:275.16:080.65:466:42Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:468.112:546.87:134.07:041.05:446:44Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:168.33:137.28:552.78:551.66:427:45Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:458.54:237.79:371.39:422.36:407:47Full Moon5Mon
6Tue4:158.75:278.110:190.110:303.16:387:48Full Moon6Tue
7Wed4:468.86:268.311:03-0.911:184.06:367:50Full Moon7Wed
8Thu5:208.77:258.511:47-1.56:347:51Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:568.58:258.412:094.812:34-1.76:327:52Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:358.29:298.31:055.41:22-1.56:307:54Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:177.710:388.22:095.82:14-0.96:287:55Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:047.111:468.13:286.03:09-0.26:267:57Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue9:016.55:075.94:090.56:247:58Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:478.110:14 AM6.06:495.45:141.36:228:00Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:378.011:48 AM5.67:504.76:191.96:208:01Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:178.01:355.78:284.07:192.56:188:03Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat2:487.92:576.18:553.28:103.06:168:04Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:107.83:576.59:182.48:543.56:148:05Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:257.74:466.99:411.69:344.16:128:07Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue3:417.75:287.310:050.910:114.56:108:08New Moon20Tue
21Wed4:017.76:087.710:330.210:485.06:098:10New Moon21Wed
22Thu4:277.86:477.911:03-0.411:265.46:078:11New Moon22Thu
23Fri4:567.77:288.111:36-0.86:058:13New Moon23Fri
24Sat5:267.68:138.212:065.812:13-1.16:038:14Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:577.59:028.212:516.112:54-1.26:018:15Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:307.39:558.21:436.31:39-1.16:008:17Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:087.010:498.22:466.42:29-0.85:588:18First Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:056.611:398.24:006.23:23-0.35:568:20First Quarter28Wed
29Thu9:296.15:195.64:220.35:548:21First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:238.211:04 AM5.86:234.75:251.15:538:23First Quarter30Fri
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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