Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 9:22 pm (6.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 27m at 4:24 pm (8.1 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 - Dec 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:089.23:278.010:356.610:29-1.37:404:20Full Moon1Tue
2Wed6:509.33:597.711:316.811:06-1.17:414:19Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:319.34:347.412:366.87:424:19Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:129.35:136.91:556.77:434:18Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:529.25:596.412:26-0.23:456.37:444:18Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:319.11:090.47:464:18Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:079.08:175.41:551.25:475.27:474:18Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:398.99:475.12:442.06:114.47:484:17Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:108.811:355.23:372.96:293.67:494:17Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:408.84:363.76:492.67:504:17Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:275.712:108.85:374.57:141.57:514:17Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:396.612:418.96:355.27:430.37:524:17Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:327.41:148.97:295.88:16-0.87:534:17Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:188.21:499.08:196.38:52-1.87:534:17New Moon14Mon
15Tue5:018.92:269.09:086.69:32-2.57:544:17New Moon15Tue
16Wed5:459.43:078.99:596.810:15-2.87:554:18New Moon16Wed
17Thu6:299.73:548.710:546.911:01-2.77:564:18Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:149.84:468.211:566.811:49-2.27:564:18Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:009.85:457.61:076.47:574:19Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:469.86:546.812:39-1.42:265.87:584:19First Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:319.78:166.01:31-0.23:484.87:584:19First Quarter21Mon
22Tue10:149.610:015.52:251.15:013.77:594:20First Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:559.43:232.55:592.57:594:20First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:125.611:33 AM9.34:273.96:441.47:594:21Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:526.512:099.05:385.17:220.48:004:22Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:037.412:428.86:485.97:56-0.38:004:22Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:578.21:148.67:526.58:29-0.88:004:23Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:428.91:478.48:496.99:01-1.18:014:24Full Moon28Mon
29Tue5:229.22:218.29:417.09:35-1.28:014:25Full Moon29Tue
30Wed5:599.42:588.010:307.010:09-1.28:014:26Full Moon30Wed
31Thu6:329.53:387.711:187.010:45-1.08:014:26Full Moon31Thu
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 6:53 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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