Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 5:37 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 14m at 9:41 pm (7.3 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 - May 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:027.77:127.911:31-0.35:518:24Full Moon1Thu
2Fri5:327.67:568.112:005.212:06-0.75:498:26Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:037.48:448.212:455.612:44-0.95:488:27Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:357.29:368.21:376.01:26-1.05:468:28Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:096.910:338.32:396.12:13-0.85:448:30Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:546.511:288.33:516.13:06-0.55:438:31Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed9:046.15:115.84:040.05:418:33Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:198.310:32 AM5.86:195.15:060.55:408:34Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:048.412:055.77:094.16:101.25:398:35Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:428.51:405.97:512.97:121.95:378:37Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:188.63:066.58:311.68:102.65:368:38Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon2:528.74:177.29:110.39:033.45:348:39Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:258.75:187.89:52-0.99:554.15:338:41New Moon13Tue
14Wed4:008.76:158.410:33-1.710:474.85:328:42New Moon14Wed
15Thu4:368.57:088.711:15-2.211:425.45:308:43New Moon15Thu
16Fri5:138.28:028.911:59-2.35:298:45Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:537.88:568.912:425.812:44-2.05:288:46Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:367.29:508.81:526.01:31-1.45:278:47Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:236.610:458.73:175.92:20-0.75:268:48Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:186.011:378.65:025.53:120.25:258:50First Quarter20Tue
21Wed9:285.46:284.94:081.15:238:51First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:238.410:59 AM4.97:224.25:072.05:228:52First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:018.31:004.97:593.46:082.85:218:53First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:328.12:395.48:252.77:063.65:208:54Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:558.03:456.08:471.98:004.25:208:55Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:167.94:366.69:091.18:474.75:198:56Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:407.95:197.29:330.39:315.25:188:58Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:077.95:587.610:00-0.410:125.65:178:59Full Moon28Wed
29Thu3:377.96:358.010:30-1.010:555.95:169:00Full Moon29Thu
30Fri4:107.87:138.411:03-1.411:396.25:159:01Full Moon30Fri
31Sat4:437.77:538.611:40-1.75:159:02Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 1:39 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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