Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 00m at 8:43 pm (6.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:477.67:269.111:03-2.24:148:14Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:367.28:059.012:216.511:46 AM-1.64:158:14Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:276.68:418.81:316.012:30-0.74:158:14Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:246.09:148.72:415.51:150.24:168:13Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:295.49:428.53:444.71:591.34:178:13First Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:504.910:078.34:373.92:442.44:178:13First Quarter6Wed
7Thu10:514.710:328.25:213.03:343.64:188:12First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:205.25:572.14:334.74:198:12First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:426.16:301.25:415.64:208:11Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:356.97:020.36:466.24:218:11Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:008.04:157.67:34-0.57:436.64:228:10Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:348.04:498.18:08-1.28:316.94:228:09Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:118.05:218.58:44-1.89:157.04:238:09Full Moon13Wed
14Thu1:538.05:538.79:23-2.39:586.94:248:08Full Moon14Thu
15Fri2:398.06:258.910:03-2.510:456.74:258:07Full Moon15Fri
16Sat3:317.96:599.010:46-2.511:376.34:268:06Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:277.67:339.011:31-2.14:278:05Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:287.18:069.112:365.712:16-1.44:298:05Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:376.48:409.01:384.81:02-0.34:308:04Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:555.89:149.02:413.71:491.14:318:03Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:325.39:498.93:432.52:402.64:328:02Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri11:385.410:248.84:421.33:394.14:338:01Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:316.25:370.14:505.34:347:59Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:467.26:27-0.96:096.24:357:58Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:418.07:15-1.67:236.64:377:57Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:288.24:258.57:59-2.08:266.74:387:56Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:178.15:058.88:42-2.19:196.64:397:55New Moon27Wed
28Thu2:087.95:418.99:23-2.010:086.34:407:54New Moon28Thu
29Fri2:597.76:158.810:04-1.710:556.04:427:52New Moon29Fri
30Sat3:487.46:468.710:44-1.311:435.64:437:51Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:387.17:148.611:24-0.64:447:50Waxing 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 10:03 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 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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