Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:37 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 03m 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 - Jun 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:197.58:358.712:296.312:20-1.85:149:03Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:587.29:198.81:256.31:04-1.75:149:04Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:456.810:038.92:296.21:50-1.35:139:04Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:476.310:478.83:405.82:40-0.75:129:05Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:045.711:298.84:505.03:340.25:129:06Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:355.35:524.04:321.25:129:07Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:098.812:195.26:442.85:342.35:119:08Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:478.82:085.77:301.56:393.35:119:08Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:248.83:336.58:120.27:424.35:119:09Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:018.84:377.48:53-1.08:415.05:109:10Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:388.75:328.19:33-1.89:385.65:109:10New Moon11Wed
12Thu3:168.66:218.610:14-2.410:335.95:109:11New Moon12Thu
13Fri3:568.37:078.910:55-2.511:306.15:109:11New Moon13Fri
14Sat4:388.07:529.111:37-2.45:109:12Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:227.58:369.112:326.212:20-2.05:109:12Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:087.09:199.01:406.01:05-1.35:109:13Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:586.410:008.82:555.71:50-0.55:109:13Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:555.810:388.74:135.22:360.45:109:14First Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:025.211:118.55:234.53:241.55:109:14First Quarter19Thu
20Fri10:284.811:418.36:173.84:152.55:109:14First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:374.76:583.05:113.55:109:14First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:098.22:345.37:312.26:124.45:119:15Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:388.13:446.08:011.37:145.15:119:15Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:088.04:356.78:290.58:105.65:119:15Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:418.05:157.38:59-0.39:006.05:129:15Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:168.05:507.99:30-1.09:456.35:129:15Full Moon26Thu
27Fri2:538.06:248.310:03-1.610:296.45:139:15Full Moon27Fri
28Sat3:328.06:588.610:40-2.011:146.45:139:15Full Moon28Sat
29Sun4:147.97:328.811:19-2.25:149:14Full Moon29Sun
30Mon5:017.78:099.012:046.312:01-2.25:149:14Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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