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 : 5:01 pm (6.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 24m at 1:51 pm (6.9 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 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:338.112:486.87:435.07:240.45:486:41Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:598.31:577.28:164.18:100.55:466:42Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:258.43:017.68:513.08:550.95:446:44New Moon3Fri
4Sat3:528.64:027.99:301.89:391.65:426:45New Moon4Sat
5Sun4:218.75:028.110:130.710:242.45:406:47New Moon5Sun
6Mon4:528.76:038.210:58-0.311:123.45:386:48Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:268.67:088.111:45-0.95:366:49Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:028.48:188.112:044.412:36-1.25:346:51Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:418.09:368.01:035.21:30-1.15:326:52First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:267.510:578.12:165.82:28-0.85:306:54First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:226.93:526.03:31-0.25:286:55First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:088.39:34 AM6.36:005.74:380.45:266:57First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:058.411:06 AM6.07:185.15:460.95:246:58Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:518.512:446.08:004.46:461.45:226:59Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:288.42:026.38:293.77:371.85:207:01Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:598.33:036.68:513.08:212.35:187:02Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:228.13:547.09:142.39:012.95:167:04Full Moon17Fri
18Sat3:398.04:397.29:391.69:393.55:147:05Full Moon18Sat
19Sun3:567.95:227.510:061.010:174.15:127:07Full Moon19Sun
20Mon4:167.86:037.610:360.510:584.75:117:08Full Moon20Mon
21Tue4:407.76:477.811:080.111:425.25:097:10Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:087.57:337.811:43-0.15:077:11Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:377.28:247.912:315.712:21-0.25:057:12Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:086.99:237.91:296.01:03-0.25:037:14Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:396.610:267.92:416.21:500.05:027:15Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:186.35:126.23:430.36:008:17Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:258.09:30 AM6.06:525.94:430.55:588:18Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:128.010:58 AM5.87:215.45:460.85:568:20Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:498.112:255.87:464.66:471.15:558:21Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:218.31:506.18:163.57:431.55:538:22Waning Crescent30Thu
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 3:26 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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