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 2h 44m at 7:34 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:395.99:469.13:014.71:590.14:148:14Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri9:115.310:249.04:123.52:531.54:158:14Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat11:115.111:018.95:142.33:522.94:158:14Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:095.66:061.14:584.34:168:13Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:336.66:510.06:085.34:178:13Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:128.53:357.57:30-0.87:166.04:178:13Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:478.34:248.28:08-1.48:186.44:188:12Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:238.15:078.68:44-1.79:146.64:198:12New Moon8Thu
9Fri2:017.85:458.89:20-1.810:046.64:208:11New Moon9Fri
10Sat2:417.66:218.99:56-1.710:536.54:218:11New Moon10Sat
11Sun3:247.46:548.810:34-1.511:436.34:228:10New Moon11Sun
12Mon4:087.17:258.711:13-1.14:238:09Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:556.87:538.612:356.011:52 AM-0.64:248:09Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:446.48:198.61:295.512:320.14:258:08Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:395.98:468.52:225.01:110.94:268:07Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:435.49:148.43:134.31:501.84:278:06First Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:015.09:438.34:013.52:312.94:288:05First Quarter17Sat
18Sun10:434.910:148.24:452.63:193.94:298:04First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:095.45:261.74:204.94:308:03First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:316.26:060.65:325.74:318:02Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:217.16:46-0.46:396.34:328:01Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:008.24:017.87:28-1.47:376.54:338:00Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:438.34:388.38:10-2.18:296.64:347:59Full Moon23Fri
24Sat1:328.45:148.78:54-2.79:186.54:367:58Full Moon24Sat
25Sun2:278.45:508.99:40-2.910:106.14:377:57Full Moon25Sun
26Mon3:258.36:269.010:26-2.811:055.64:387:56Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:258.07:029.111:13-2.24:397:54Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:287.47:399.112:054.912:00-1.34:417:53Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:366.78:159.01:094.112:480.04:427:52Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:536.08:528.92:153.11:381.44:437:51Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat9:305.69:298.73:202.12:312.94:447:49Third Quarter31Sat
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 11:59 am — 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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