Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 8:43 pm (6.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 21m at 3:47 pm (7.9 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 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:558.61:276.58:434.97:450.85:486:41Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:268.62:356.79:054.18:291.25:466:42Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:518.43:326.99:273.49:071.85:446:43Full Moon3Tue
4Wed4:108.34:227.19:512.69:442.55:426:45Full Moon4Wed
5Thu4:248.15:097.210:191.810:203.35:406:46Full Moon5Thu
6Fri4:398.05:557.410:491.210:584.15:386:48Full Moon6Fri
7Sat4:587.96:437.511:200.611:394.85:366:49Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:207.77:357.511:550.25:346:51Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:447.58:357.512:255.512:320.05:326:52Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:097.29:497.61:206.11:130.05:306:54Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:276.911:127.72:326.62:000.15:286:55Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:550.25:266:56Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:207.93:570.45:246:58Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:078.05:020.55:226:59Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:408.111:00 AM6.27:245.66:030.55:207:01Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:068.212:256.37:374.86:570.75:187:02Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:288.31:436.78:033.77:451.15:177:04Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:518.42:547.28:362.38:301.85:157:05New Moon18Wed
19Thu3:158.54:007.79:120.99:152.75:137:06New Moon19Thu
20Fri3:418.65:038.19:52-0.510:013.75:117:08New Moon20Fri
21Sat4:108.76:068.410:35-1.610:504.75:097:09Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:408.67:108.511:21-2.211:445.65:077:11Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:148.48:198.612:09-2.45:057:12Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:508.09:328.612:476.31:01-2.15:047:14Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:317.410:458.62:106.71:58-1.55:027:15First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:266.711:498.64:246.52:59-0.75:007:16First Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:466.06:345.84:060.14:587:18First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:418.610:30 AM5.67:235.05:140.94:577:19Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:248.612:255.57:564.26:171.64:557:21Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:598.51:555.98:213.37:112.34:537:22Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 6:15 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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