Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 12:15 pm (-3.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 30m at 4:45 am (8.3 ft)
Sunset today : 9:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Apr 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:237.66:50 AM7.43:537.24:00-0.56:477:42Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:397.95:07-0.46:457:43Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:268.16:16-0.46:437:44Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:588.312:016.78:046.17:19-0.36:417:46Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:258.41:356.88:365.18:140.16:397:47Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:488.52:597.19:133.79:030.76:377:49Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:118.64:147.59:512.29:481.66:357:50New Moon7Sun
8Mon4:348.85:227.810:310.710:332.86:337:52New Moon8Mon
9Tue4:598.86:278.111:13-0.611:193.96:317:53New Moon9Tue
10Wed5:258.87:318.311:55-1.56:297:55Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:538.68:378.412:085.112:40-1.96:277:56Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:238.29:488.41:046.01:27-1.96:257:57Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:557.811:048.42:116.62:17-1.56:237:59Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:287.23:446.93:12-0.86:218:00First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:188.44:130.06:198:02First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:208.45:210.76:178:03First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:098.311:16 AM5.68:435.36:291.36:158:05First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:478.21:085.69:074.67:291.86:138:06Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:158.12:385.89:243.98:172.36:118:08Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:348.03:456.29:383.18:582.96:108:09Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:457.94:386.69:552.29:353.56:088:10Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon3:557.95:267.010:161.210:114.26:068:12Full Moon22Mon
23Tue4:097.96:117.410:400.410:474.96:048:13Full Moon23Tue
24Wed4:287.96:567.811:07-0.411:255.66:028:15Full Moon24Wed
25Thu4:507.87:428.111:38-1.06:018:16Full Moon25Thu
26Fri5:117.78:328.212:076.212:13-1.45:598:18Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:277.69:298.312:546.712:54-1.65:578:19Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:247.510:338.31:507.01:40-1.65:558:20Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:187.311:378.43:057.22:32-1.35:548:22Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:30-1.05:528:23Third Quarter30Tue
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 8:30 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 Waxing 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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