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 : 7:34 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 19m at 11:24 pm (6.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Apr 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:518.73:327.89:162.79:220.85:506:39New Moon1Fri
2Sat4:188.84:368.09:591.410:081.85:486:41New Moon2Sat
3Sun4:468.85:408.110:440.310:542.95:466:42Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:168.86:458.111:31-0.511:434.15:446:44Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:488.67:568.012:19-1.05:426:45Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:228.29:148.012:395.11:10-1.15:406:47Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:587.710:398.01:465.92:04-0.85:386:48First Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:407.111:558.23:176.43:02-0.35:366:50First Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:366.55:496.34:070.25:346:51First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:578.49:55 AM6.07:205.75:150.85:326:52First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:468.411:32 AM5.88:035.16:201.25:306:54Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:258.41:056.08:304.67:141.55:286:55Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:558.32:146.38:483.97:581.95:266:57Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:188.13:096.69:043.38:372.45:246:58Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:338.03:566.99:242.69:132.95:227:00Full Moon15Fri
16Sat3:467.94:397.19:471.89:473.55:207:01Full Moon16Sat
17Sun4:027.95:227.410:141.110:234.15:187:02Full Moon17Sun
18Mon4:237.86:067.610:430.411:014.85:167:04Full Moon18Mon
19Tue4:477.76:547.711:16-0.111:435.45:147:05Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:127.67:467.811:52-0.55:127:07Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:377.38:467.912:306.012:32-0.75:107:08Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:567.19:567.91:286.41:18-0.75:097:10Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:526.911:068.02:436.72:11-0.65:077:11Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:10-0.45:057:13Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:048.28:36 AM6.36:086.24:16-0.15:037:14Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:488.310:27 AM6.16:335.55:210.35:017:15Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:238.412:026.17:054.56:220.75:007:17Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:538.51:306.57:403.27:171.34:587:18Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri2:218.62:487.08:171.78:072.14:567:20Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:498.73:567.68:560.38:563.14:547:21New Moon30Sat
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 3:29 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (74% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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