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 3h 32m 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 - Dec 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:409.85:357.612:09-2.51:487.27:404:20Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:339.76:446.71:02-1.64:026.57:414:19Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon10:239.58:115.91:57-0.45:295.57:424:19Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue11:089.410:065.32:540.96:194.47:444:18Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:459.23:542.26:563.37:454:18Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:245.412:169.04:573.57:252.27:464:18Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:016.112:408.86:004.67:491.27:474:17Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:117.012:588.67:015.58:110.47:484:17Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:057.81:178.47:566.38:35-0.37:494:17Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:508.51:388.38:486.89:01-0.87:504:17New Moon10Mon
11Tue5:308.92:038.29:377.29:29-1.27:514:17New Moon11Tue
12Wed6:079.22:308.010:267.410:01-1.37:524:17New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:429.42:597.911:177.510:35-1.37:534:17New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:169.43:247.712:157.57:544:17Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:529.411:52-0.97:544:17Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:279.47:554:18Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:029.412:34-0.57:564:18Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:359.31:170.17:574:18First Quarter18Tue
19Wed10:079.38:505.42:021.05:044.97:574:19First Quarter19Wed
20Thu10:369.310:395.22:512.05:313.67:584:19First Quarter20Thu
21Fri11:059.33:453.26:052.17:584:20First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:455.711:35 AM9.34:494.56:420.57:594:20Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:246.712:069.45:575.67:21-1.07:594:21Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:307.912:399.47:036.58:02-2.28:004:21Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:238.81:169.58:047.28:45-3.18:004:22Full Moon25Tue
26Wed5:109.51:599.49:017.59:29-3.58:004:23Full Moon26Wed
27Thu5:559.92:489.29:597.610:16-3.48:004:23Full Moon27Thu
28Fri6:3910.03:428.811:007.511:03-2.98:014:24Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:2310.04:408.212:077.18:014:25Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:059.95:417.41:236.58:014:26Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:479.86:506.412:40-0.92:465.78:014:27Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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