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 3h 40m 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 - May 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:318.44:32-0.45:508:25Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:128.510:32 AM5.97:285.65:370.35:498:26Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:448.512:235.77:464.46:391.15:478:28Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:118.62:076.08:182.97:362.05:468:29Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:368.63:366.68:531.38:293.15:448:30Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:018.74:497.49:30-0.39:204.25:428:32New Moon6Mon
7Tue3:268.85:518.110:08-1.610:105.25:418:33New Moon7Tue
8Wed3:548.76:498.610:47-2.511:026.05:408:34New Moon8Wed
9Thu4:238.57:449.011:28-2.95:388:36New Moon9Thu
10Fri4:558.28:409.112:006.612:11-2.85:378:37Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:287.89:379.01:067.012:57-2.45:358:39Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:047.310:358.82:327.01:45-1.75:348:40Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:308.72:37-0.85:338:41First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:320.15:318:42First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:198.59:16 AM5.47:295.34:301.15:308:44First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:588.311:02 AM4.97:594.55:302.05:298:45First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:278.21:144.98:213.66:272.95:288:46Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:468.02:575.48:382.67:213.85:268:48Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:597.94:066.18:551.68:114.65:258:49Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:137.95:006.89:150.68:565.35:248:50Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:327.95:457.59:38-0.39:406.05:238:51Full Moon21Tue
22Wed2:537.96:268.010:04-1.210:246.55:228:52Full Moon22Wed
23Thu3:167.97:068.510:35-1.811:086.95:218:54Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:387.97:488.711:10-2.311:567.25:208:55Full Moon24Fri
25Sat3:557.88:328.911:49-2.55:198:56Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:027.79:198.912:497.412:33-2.55:188:57Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:217.510:068.91:557.41:21-2.25:188:58Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:508.92:12-1.75:178:59Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:298.93:04-0.95:169:00Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:075.65:585.43:590.15:159:01Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:028.910:59 AM5.16:374.14:561.45:159:02Third Quarter31Fri
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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