Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 2:47 pm (4.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 27m at 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 - Oct 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:188.67:03-0.38:425.37:116:48Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:206.73:508.68:020.09:144.37:136:46Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:446.94:178.68:530.69:483.27:146:44New Moon3Thu
4Fri3:557.24:408.59:381.310:222.17:166:42New Moon4Fri
5Sat4:587.45:018.410:202.210:571.17:176:40New Moon5Sat
6Sun5:567.75:208.311:013.211:320.37:196:38New Moon6Sun
7Mon6:527.85:418.111:454.37:206:36Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:497.96:027.812:08-0.212:325.27:216:34Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:508.06:257.512:46-0.51:296.07:236:32Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:588.16:477.11:26-0.52:426.57:246:30Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:148.17:006.72:09-0.24:566.77:266:28First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:268.22:590.27:276:26First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:258.33:570.77:296:24First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:108.35:041.18:475.67:306:22First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:428.36:111.48:565.17:326:20Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:185.83:068.27:091.69:024.57:336:19Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:386.03:228.27:581.89:153.77:356:17Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:486.43:378.38:392.29:342.67:366:15Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:496.93:548.39:182.710:001.47:386:13Full Moon19Sat
20Sun4:467.44:148.49:563.410:300.27:396:11Full Moon20Sun
21Mon5:417.94:378.410:354.311:05-0.97:416:09Full Moon21Mon
22Tue6:368.35:018.411:175.211:44-1.77:426:07Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:348.65:278.412:036.07:446:06Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:378.75:528.212:28-2.212:566.77:456:04Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:468.86:157.91:16-2.32:037.27:476:02Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:598.86:207.42:10-1.93:387.37:486:00Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:078.83:10-1.37:505:59Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:028.94:15-0.57:555.97:515:57Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:468.95:250.38:174.97:535:55Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:115.92:218.96:321.18:413.77:545:54Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu2:006.12:518.87:322.09:072.57:565:52Waning Crescent31Thu
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 12:47 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 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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