Port Townsend Tide Times & Tide Chart

High and low tide predictions for Port Townsend, Pacific Northwest (NOAA station 9444900). Heights are in feet relative to Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) — negative values are minus tides, the best for tidepooling.

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Upcoming tides

Sunday, September 27

5:30 AMHigh tide7.53 ft
10:50 AMLow tide2.96 ft
5:15 PMHigh tide8.26 ft
11:22 PMLow tide0.31 ft

Monday, September 28

6:26 AMHigh tide7.75 ft
11:28 AMLow tide3.91 ft
5:38 PMHigh tide8.28 ft

Tuesday, September 29

12:01 AMLow tide-0.64 ft
7:25 AMHigh tide7.88 ft
12:10 PMLow tide4.89 ft
6:03 PMHigh tide8.25 ft

Wednesday, September 30

12:45 AMLow tide-1.30 ft
8:30 AMHigh tide7.92 ft
12:56 PMLow tide5.79 ft
6:30 PMHigh tide8.15 ft

Thursday, October 1

1:33 AMLow tide-1.60 ft
9:46 AMHigh tide7.92 ft
1:51 PMLow tide6.53 ft
6:57 PMHigh tide7.97 ft

Astronomical predictions from NOAA CO-OPS; actual levels vary with weather and swell.

Tidepooling near Port Townsend

  • Fort Worden State Park — Rocky stretches below Point Wilson lighthouse; the Marine Science Center's aquarium is now downtown on Water Street.
  • North Beach — Cobble flats west of the fort that uncover widely on summer minus tides.
  • Salt Creek Recreation Area, Port Angeles — Tongue Point, just over an hour west, is the Olympic Peninsula's premier pool field.

What to look for

ochre sea stars, green sea urchins, sea cucumbers, chitons, red rock crabs, nudibranchs.

Best time of year

The year's lowest daytime tides land near the summer solstice — big midday minus tides from May through July. Winter's extreme lows mostly fall at night, so plan summer trips.

Conditions and access change — check the park's official page and local hazard advisories before you go, and confirm the tide on the day. New to tidepools? Read how to go tidepooling safely.

Planning around the tide

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