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 3h 49m 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 - Dec 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:587.91:268.77:526.18:38-0.87:414:19New Moon1Sun
2Mon4:498.61:468.58:466.89:06-1.37:424:18New Moon2Mon
3Tue5:339.12:088.39:397.39:37-1.67:434:18New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:149.42:328.110:347.510:09-1.67:444:18New Moon4Wed
5Thu6:549.52:577.911:337.610:45-1.57:454:17New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:329.53:197.612:457.57:474:17Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:119.47:484:17Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:499.312:04-0.77:494:17Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:259.212:46-0.17:504:17Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:569.11:300.67:504:17First Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:249.18:555.22:131.45:554.87:514:17First Quarter11Wed
12Thu10:499.010:435.03:002.46:023.87:524:17First Quarter12Thu
13Fri11:149.03:513.56:222.57:534:17First Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:525.511:39 AM9.04:514.66:491.17:544:17Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:306.512:059.15:565.77:21-0.47:554:17Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:327.612:329.26:586.67:57-1.77:554:18Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:228.61:039.37:567.28:37-2.87:564:18Full Moon17Tue
18Wed5:079.31:389.38:507.79:20-3.47:574:18Full Moon18Wed
19Thu5:529.72:219.39:447.910:06-3.67:574:19Full Moon19Thu
20Fri6:3610.03:139.010:417.910:54-3.37:584:19Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:2010.04:138.511:467.611:44-2.77:584:20Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:049.95:197.81:027.17:594:20Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:479.86:326.912:34-1.72:296.27:594:21Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:269.77:595.91:24-0.33:555.07:594:22Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:039.69:565.32:151.25:043.78:004:22Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu10:359.43:082.85:552.48:004:23Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:225.611:05 AM9.24:074.46:361.28:004:24Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:076.611:31 AM8.95:185.87:110.28:004:25Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:187.711:57 AM8.76:366.87:42-0.58:004:25Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:098.612:238.47:527.48:13-1.08:004:26Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:519.212:538.38:597.78:43-1.38:004:27New Moon31Tue
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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