Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 50m at 5:01 pm (6.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:068.74:423.47:132.87:404:19Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue1:365.812:328.65:454.37:372.07:424:19Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed2:436.512:548.56:445.07:591.27:434:18Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:357.21:188.47:365.58:220.57:444:18Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:187.81:458.38:226.08:48-0.17:454:18New Moon5Fri
6Sat4:558.32:158.39:066.49:17-0.67:464:18New Moon6Sat
7Sun5:308.72:478.29:486.69:48-1.07:474:17New Moon7Sun
8Mon6:049.03:218.010:316.810:22-1.27:484:17New Moon8Mon
9Tue6:399.23:567.811:186.910:59-1.37:494:17Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:159.34:337.612:106.97:504:17Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:549.45:167.21:106.77:514:17Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:349.46:136.712:23-0.82:166.37:524:17Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:159.47:286.11:09-0.23:235.67:534:17First Quarter13Sat
14Sun9:559.48:585.61:580.74:244.67:544:17First Quarter14Sun
15Mon10:339.410:415.42:521.75:163.47:554:17First Quarter15Mon
16Tue11:119.33:532.96:022.17:554:18Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:385.911:49 AM9.35:004.06:460.77:564:18Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu2:116.812:279.36:085.07:28-0.67:574:18Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:177.71:069.37:125.78:09-1.67:574:19Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:118.61:479.28:126.38:51-2.27:584:19Full Moon20Sat
21Sun4:599.22:309.09:096.69:33-2.57:584:20Full Moon21Sun
22Mon5:449.63:148.710:056.710:15-2.47:594:20Full Moon22Mon
23Tue6:289.84:018.311:046.710:59-1.97:594:21Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:109.84:507.712:086.58:004:21Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:529.85:427.11:186.18:004:22Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:329.66:386.412:28-0.32:335.68:004:23Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:109.47:455.81:130.73:464.98:004:23Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun9:449.29:125.32:001.84:484.28:014:24Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon10:168.911:365.22:493.05:383.38:014:25Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue10:458.73:454.26:162.58:014:26Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:335.911:15 AM8.64:515.26:531.78:014:27Waning Crescent31Wed
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 7:21 pm — 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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