Port Townsend Tide Charts & Fishing
Thursday, November 12 · NOAA station 9444900 (Port Townsend)
Tides live · forecast as of 3:35 PM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
7.5 ft
· Slack water
Next high
3:49 PM
7.5 ft · in 14m
Next low
11:36 PM
-1.0 ft · in 8h 1m
Wind
15 mph SSE
Fresh breeze
Fishing score
53 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 | High | 7:41 AM | 9.1 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Low | 12:36 PM | 7.3 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | High | 3:49 PM | 7.5 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Low | 11:36 PM | -1.0 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 8:27 AM | 9.0 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Port Townsend
Today in Port Townsend, high tide arrives at 7:41 AM (9.1 ft) and again at 3:49 PM (7.5 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:36 PM (7.3 ft) and again at 11:36 PM (-1.0 ft). That's a 10.2-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 7:13 AM and sets at 4:36 PM, under a waxing crescent (10% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 8:27 AM (9.0 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
58/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:30 AM – 6:30 AMExcellent
- 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:13 AM
- Sunset
- 4:36 PM
Waxing Crescent
10% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
58°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 15 mph SSEgusts 19
- Waves
- 1.3 ft @ 3s
- Water temp
- 51°F
Fresh breeze — Casting gets harder — fish the lee
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
60° / 53°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Fri, Nov 13
57° / 49°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
56° / 48°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
56° / 45°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
54° / 42°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
50° / 39°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
47° / 40°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Port Townsend
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 9444900; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayThu, Nov 12 |
| ↑ 7:13 AM↓ 4:36 PM |
| TomorrowFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 7:15 AM↓ 4:35 PM |
| Sat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 7:16 AM↓ 4:33 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 7:18 AM↓ 4:32 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 7:19 AM↓ 4:31 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 7:21 AM↓ 4:30 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 7:22 AM↓ 4:29 PM |
What's Biting at Port Townsend
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current WDFW regulations before keeping any fish.
Lingcod
Ophiodon elongatus
Season: April – November
Baits: Large swimbaits, Metal jigs, Live mackerel
Big baits, rocky bottom, and patience. Lings follow hooked fish up — keep a net ready at the surface.
Dungeness Crab
Metacarcinus magister
Season: Seasons differ by state and area (check regs)
Baits: Chicken or turkey parts, Fish carcasses, Clams
Ring nets or pots from a public dock, jetty or boat. Rings need checking every 15 to 30 minutes; pots can soak longer. Slack water around high and low tide is the easy time: gear stays where you dropped it and lines don't drag. Size, sex and limit rules apply in both states, so carry a crab gauge and check the current regs.
Cabezon
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
Season: March – October
Baits: Squid, Shrimp, Small crabs
Drop baits into rocky holes and jetty gaps. Strong first run — keep them out of the rocks.
King Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Season: June – September (check regs)
Baits: Trolled anchovies, Spoons, Hoochies
Troll bait near bait schools and temperature breaks. Early season fishes deep; late season pushes near river mouths.
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Port Townsend Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Port Townsend today?
High tide in Port Townsend today is at 7:41 AM (9.1 ft) and again at 3:49 PM (7.5 ft), measured at NOAA station 9444900 (Port Townsend).
›What time is low tide in Port Townsend today?
Low tide in Port Townsend today is at 12:36 PM (7.3 ft) and again at 11:36 PM (-1.0 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Port Townsend today?
Today's best fishing window at Port Townsend is 5:30 PM–7:30 PM (rated Excellent, 85/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Port Townsend in November?
In November, the most active species at Port Townsend are Lingcod, Dungeness Crab. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Port Townsend tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9444900 (Port Townsend) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Port Townsend
Port Townsend sits at the top of Admiralty Inlet, the main channel connecting Puget Sound with the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Nearly all of the Sound's tidal water moves past here, so currents off the points are strong and the timing of slack water matters for boaters, divers and anglers alike. Salmon, lingcod and crab are the main games, and the town's public docks and beaches make it easy to fish without a boat.