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 4h 57m 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 - Oct 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:078.35:491.08:055.06:095:51Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:086.12:438.36:471.28:284.66:115:49Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:216.33:118.27:351.48:464.16:125:47Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:186.63:328.18:151.79:053.56:135:45Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:066.93:488.08:512.09:282.96:155:43New Moon5Tue
6Wed3:497.14:027.99:252.59:532.26:165:41New Moon6Wed
7Thu4:327.34:227.99:593.010:221.56:185:39New Moon7Thu
8Fri5:167.54:457.910:343.610:530.96:195:37New Moon8Fri
9Sat6:027.65:117.811:124.311:280.46:215:35Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:537.75:397.611:535.06:225:33Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:507.76:067.412:080.012:415.66:245:31Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:567.76:347.112:52-0.31:416.26:255:29First Quarter12Tue
13Wed10:137.87:066.91:42-0.33:006.56:265:27First Quarter13Wed
14Thu11:288.08:146.62:39-0.24:376.46:285:25First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:278.23:440.05:566.06:295:23First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:128.44:520.26:425.26:315:22Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:488.55:570.47:204.26:325:20Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:446.72:208.66:560.87:583.06:345:18Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:027.12:498.77:481.38:371.86:355:16Full Moon19Tue
20Wed3:127.63:188.88:362.19:170.66:375:14Full Moon20Wed
21Thu4:158.03:478.79:243.09:58-0.46:385:12Full Moon21Thu
22Fri5:168.44:178.610:123.910:40-1.16:405:10Full Moon22Fri
23Sat6:158.64:498.311:034.811:24-1.46:415:09Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:168.75:227.912:015.66:435:07Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:208.75:577.412:09-1.31:116.26:445:05Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:288.76:376.912:57-0.92:476.46:465:03Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed10:368.77:286.31:49-0.25:196.16:485:01Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu11:378.78:415.72:460.56:345.66:495:00Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:288.63:501.27:155.06:514:58Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:098.54:561.87:434.36:524:56Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:025.51:408.45:572.38:013.76:544:55Waning Crescent31Sun
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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