Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 45m at 3:47 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 10:47 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Jul 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:435.310:418.74:424.72:581.25:169:14Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue10:154.911:078.75:223.53:412.45:169:14Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:064.96:022.24:313.75:179:13Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:235.66:420.75:335.05:189:13Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:028.73:516.77:25-0.76:476.15:199:13Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:338.84:487.78:09-2.07:586.95:199:12Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:088.85:348.58:54-3.09:017.25:209:12New Moon7Sun
8Mon1:528.96:179.09:41-3.69:597.35:219:11New Moon8Mon
9Tue2:468.86:589.210:29-3.810:577.15:229:10New Moon9Tue
10Wed3:468.67:389.311:17-3.611:576.85:239:10New Moon10Wed
11Thu4:508.28:169.312:06-2.95:249:09Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:547.68:549.21:046.212:54-2.05:259:08Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:006.89:299.12:165.41:41-0.85:269:07Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:145.910:018.93:284.42:280.75:279:07First Quarter14Sun
15Mon9:465.210:308.74:343.33:152.25:289:06First Quarter15Mon
16Tue11:585.110:588.45:332.24:073.85:299:05First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:045.86:231.25:105.25:309:04First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:306.77:080.46:316.25:319:03Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:277.67:47-0.27:586.85:329:02Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:237.75:108.28:25-0.79:137.05:339:01Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:007.65:468.59:01-1.010:077.05:359:00Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon1:457.56:198.79:37-1.210:446.95:368:59Full Moon22Mon
23Tue2:337.56:488.710:13-1.311:156.85:378:58Full Moon23Tue
24Wed3:237.57:148.610:49-1.311:486.65:388:56Full Moon24Wed
25Thu4:117.47:388.611:25-1.35:398:55Full Moon25Thu
26Fri4:597.28:008.612:256.212:00-1.05:418:54Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:486.98:228.61:065.712:36-0.65:428:53Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:426.58:458.61:505.11:110.25:438:51Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:446.09:108.62:354.21:471.25:448:50Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:575.69:368.53:223.12:242.45:468:48Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed10:285.310:038.54:112.03:053.75:478:47Third Quarter31Wed
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 7:17 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 53% 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 Third Quarter (53% 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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