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 2h 02m 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 - Feb 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:559.13:077.710:396.710:12-0.57:375:11New Moon1Sat
2Sun6:159.13:547.611:116.210:45-0.27:355:13New Moon2Sun
3Mon6:339.14:437.311:475.711:170.37:345:14Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:519.15:346.912:254.97:335:16Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:119.06:326.51:054.17:315:18Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:339.07:396.112:212.11:483.17:305:19Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:568.99:035.912:523.32:332.17:285:21First Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:208.711:176.11:254.63:221.17:275:22First Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:438.71:585.84:160.27:255:24First Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:098.65:15-0.67:235:26First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:567.99:47 AM8.65:007.86:14-1.47:225:27Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:298.610:53 AM8.66:407.97:11-1.97:205:29Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:009.012:148.67:487.68:04-2.37:195:30Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:319.31:328.68:407.18:54-2.37:175:32Full Moon14Fri
15Sat5:009.42:448.59:306.39:40-1.97:155:34Full Moon15Sat
16Sun5:289.43:508.310:195.310:24-1.17:135:35Full Moon16Sun
17Mon5:569.44:557.911:104.311:070.07:125:37Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:229.46:017.312:023.27:105:38Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:489.37:126.812:532.37:085:40Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:139.18:386.512:322.91:451.57:065:42Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:398.810:316.61:174.32:360.97:055:43Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:068.42:105.73:300.67:035:45Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:277.18:35 AM8.03:266.74:280.57:015:46Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:497.89:10 AM7.65:307.25:290.46:595:48Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:428.310:03 AM7.27:597.16:290.46:575:49Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:228.611:17 AM7.18:496.87:210.36:555:51Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:558.712:307.19:106.58:050.26:535:53Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:228.71:337.29:226.28:430.26:515:54Waning Crescent28Fri
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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