Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 7h 21m at 5:37 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:00 pm (7.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Apr 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:368.05:207.410:331.910:433.35:476:41Full Moon1Tue
2Wed4:598.06:037.411:051.311:203.95:456:43Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:267.96:507.411:400.95:436:44Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:557.77:427.412:004.512:170.55:416:45Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:267.58:427.412:445.112:590.35:396:47Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:587.29:537.41:365.61:460.25:376:48Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:367.011:117.52:416.02:400.25:356:50Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:276.74:026.13:410.25:336:51Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:167.79:41 AM6.55:225.94:460.35:316:53Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:058.011:03 AM6.56:225.35:490.45:296:54Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:448.212:266.67:074.46:480.65:276:56Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:178.41:437.07:483.47:410.95:256:57Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:498.52:547.48:292.18:301.45:236:58New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:208.73:587.89:110.99:182.25:227:00New Moon14Mon
15Tue3:528.74:598.29:54-0.110:063.05:207:01New Moon15Tue
16Wed4:258.75:588.310:38-0.910:563.95:187:03Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:008.56:598.411:24-1.311:514.75:167:04Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:378.28:038.412:12-1.35:147:06Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:177.79:118.312:545.31:02-1.05:127:07Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:007.110:228.32:095.71:56-0.55:107:08First Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:526.511:288.33:465.82:530.25:087:10First Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:595.95:455.43:560.95:067:11First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:258.210:25 AM5.56:554.85:011.55:057:13First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:118.212:105.57:364.26:032.05:037:14Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:488.11:365.88:043.56:582.55:017:16Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:168.02:386.28:242.97:442.94:597:17Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:357.94:286.69:442.29:253.45:588:19Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:527.85:127.010:061.510:033.95:568:20Full Moon28Mon
29Tue4:107.85:527.410:320.810:414.35:548:21Full Moon29Tue
30Wed4:347.86:327.711:000.211:194.85:538:23Full Moon30Wed
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 10:18 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (56% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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