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 8h 03m 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 - Jun 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:417.94:587.78:49-0.48:566.14:148:02Full Moon1Fri
2Sat2:027.85:398.29:15-1.09:426.54:148:03Full Moon2Sat
3Sun2:277.76:168.59:44-1.410:306.84:138:04Full Moon3Sun
4Mon2:547.66:538.710:16-1.711:217.04:138:05Full Moon4Mon
5Tue3:207.47:318.810:52-1.84:128:06Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:417.28:118.812:187.011:31 AM-1.74:128:07Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:518.812:13-1.54:118:07Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:308.812:57-1.14:118:08Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:068.81:45-0.64:118:09Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:335.610:398.84:555.52:340.24:108:09Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:195.111:098.85:174.43:281.34:108:10Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue11:065.011:388.85:503.14:252.44:108:11Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:025.56:261.55:273.74:108:11Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:078.82:366.47:04-0.16:294.84:108:12Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:388.93:447.57:44-1.67:305.74:108:12Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:118.94:408.38:25-2.78:286.44:108:13New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:478.95:308.99:08-3.59:256.84:108:13New Moon17Sun
18Mon2:288.86:199.39:53-3.710:257.04:108:13New Moon18Mon
19Tue3:148.47:069.410:39-3.511:317.04:108:14Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:058.07:539.411:27-3.04:108:14Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:017.48:389.212:476.612:17-2.14:108:14Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:016.69:219.12:166.11:06-1.04:108:14Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:105.810:008.93:475.31:560.24:118:15First Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:355.110:348.74:554.32:471.54:118:15First Quarter24Sun
25Mon10:384.711:028.45:443.33:402.84:118:15First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:555.16:222.34:394.14:128:15First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:265.96:531.35:445.14:128:15Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:296.87:200.56:506.04:138:15Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:107.94:167.67:48-0.37:506.54:138:14Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:377.94:558.18:16-0.98:446.94:148:14Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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