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 1h 05m 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 - Sep 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:117.65:438.510:28-0.111:063.25:286:52Full Moon1Sat
2Sun5:097.46:098.511:080.811:512.25:306:50Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:117.26:378.511:491.95:316:48Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:206.97:078.412:401.212:333.25:336:46Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:436.77:398.21:330.41:224.55:346:44Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu10:276.88:168.02:29-0.32:235.65:356:42Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:147.23:30-0.63:486.45:376:40Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:297.84:35-0.85:326.75:386:38Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:238.25:42-0.97:046.45:396:36Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:058.56:44-0.97:595.95:416:34Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:357.23:408.67:38-0.88:385.35:426:32Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:477.24:118.58:26-0.59:134.65:446:30New Moon12Wed
13Thu2:507.34:388.49:080.09:483.85:456:28New Moon13Thu
14Fri3:467.35:018.39:480.710:243.15:466:26New Moon14Fri
15Sat4:387.35:208.110:261.511:002.45:486:24New Moon15Sat
16Sun5:307.25:398.011:052.411:381.85:496:22Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:247.16:007.811:463.45:506:19Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:237.06:237.512:161.312:304.45:526:17Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:336.96:497.312:570.91:235.35:536:15Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:057.07:177.01:410.82:326.05:556:13First Quarter20Thu
21Fri11:457.27:506.72:290.84:176.45:566:11First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:587.63:260.85:576:09First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:477.84:290.87:466.25:596:07First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:238.05:330.77:585.96:006:05Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:508.16:300.58:045.56:016:03Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:226.63:128.27:190.48:214.96:036:01Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:276.93:328.28:020.48:474.06:045:59Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:287.33:518.38:420.69:183.06:065:57Full Moon28Fri
29Sat3:287.64:148.49:211.29:541.86:075:54Full Moon29Sat
30Sun4:277.84:398.510:022.010:340.66:095:52Full Moon30Sun
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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