Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 32m at 9:22 pm (6.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:32 am (6.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Aug 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:227.76:57-1.57:066.24:467:47Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:268.54:058.27:46-2.28:046.14:477:46Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:228.54:448.68:34-2.68:585.94:497:45Full Moon3Mon
4Tue2:218.55:218.99:21-2.79:515.44:507:43Full Moon4Tue
5Wed3:218.35:589.010:08-2.410:454.94:517:42Full Moon5Wed
6Thu4:218.06:349.010:55-1.711:434.24:537:40Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:227.57:108.911:42-0.74:547:38Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:266.97:468.812:423.512:290.54:557:37Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:386.38:218.61:442.81:181.94:577:35Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:065.88:578.32:452.12:113.24:587:34Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue11:025.89:347.93:461.53:134.44:597:32Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:466.44:451.04:295.45:017:30Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:017.05:410.65:575.95:027:29Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:557.66:320.37:176.15:037:27Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:378.07:170.08:146.05:057:25Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:377.14:128.27:57-0.28:525.95:067:23Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:277.24:428.28:34-0.39:225.75:077:22New Moon17Mon
18Tue2:157.25:068.29:09-0.39:515.45:097:20New Moon18Tue
19Wed3:007.35:278.29:43-0.210:225.05:107:18New Moon19Wed
20Thu3:457.25:478.210:170.010:564.65:127:16New Moon20Thu
21Fri4:317.16:098.210:520.411:334.05:137:14Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:186.96:358.311:270.95:147:12Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:106.77:038.212:133.412:041.65:167:10Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:086.47:348.112:572.712:432.55:177:09Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:156.18:068.01:442.01:263.55:187:07First Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:386.08:427.92:351.32:174.55:207:05First Quarter26Wed
27Thu11:286.39:247.83:320.63:235.35:217:03First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:046.84:320.04:455.95:237:01First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:077.55:33-0.66:046.15:246:59Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:538.06:32-1.17:085.85:256:57Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:207.83:328.37:26-1.48:015.35:276:55Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 10:57 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 82% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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