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 18m at 6:37 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:177.65:548.69:36-1.610:206.44:467:47Full Moon1Wed
2Thu3:077.66:198.710:14-1.610:596.04:487:46Full Moon2Thu
3Fri3:587.56:448.710:52-1.411:445.44:497:44Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:537.27:118.711:32-0.84:507:43Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:536.87:388.712:334.612:120.14:527:41Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:006.28:078.71:253.612:531.24:537:40Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:195.88:378.62:192.51:372.64:547:38Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed10:005.69:108.53:151.32:264.04:567:36Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:116.04:120.23:295.34:577:35Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:496.95:10-0.74:526.34:587:33Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:527.86:07-1.46:196.85:007:32Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:388.37:02-1.97:316.85:017:30Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:208.14:178.77:53-2.18:296.55:027:28New Moon13Mon
14Tue1:238.04:538.88:40-2.19:186.15:047:26New Moon14Tue
15Wed2:257.95:268.89:25-1.810:045.55:057:25New Moon15Wed
16Thu3:247.75:578.710:08-1.310:504.95:067:23New Moon16Thu
17Fri4:197.46:248.610:50-0.611:384.35:087:21Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:147.06:498.411:310.45:097:19Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:116.67:128.212:253.612:111.55:117:17Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:146.27:358.01:132.912:532.75:127:16Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:315.98:007.82:012.31:383.95:137:14First Quarter21Tue
22Wed10:275.98:287.52:501.72:325.05:157:12First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:326.43:411.33:475.95:167:10First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:527.04:350.95:276.45:177:08First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:427.55:300.67:026.65:197:06Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:207.96:230.27:586.55:207:04Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:508.17:11-0.18:266.35:227:02Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:297.14:158.27:54-0.58:496.15:237:00Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:267.34:378.38:34-0.79:155.65:246:58Full Moon29Wed
30Thu2:217.54:588.39:12-0.89:475.05:266:56Full Moon30Thu
31Fri3:167.65:208.49:50-0.610:244.25:276:54Full Moon31Fri
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 11:12 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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