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 5h 59m 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 - Mar 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:278.310:156.51:154.52:201.36:525:54Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:538.02:075.63:101.16:505:56Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:166.98:21 AM7.63:226.54:040.96:485:57Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:407.58:55 AM7.35:197.05:040.86:465:59Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:328.09:48 AM7.17:427.06:040.66:446:00Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:108.310:59 AM7.08:316.86:580.46:426:02Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:408.512:117.08:476.57:440.26:406:03Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:048.51:157.28:586.28:240.06:386:05Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:248.52:137.49:175.79:000.06:366:06New Moon9Sat
10Sun4:418.63:087.59:425.09:350.26:346:08New Moon10Sun
11Mon4:578.64:027.610:134.110:100.76:326:09New Moon11Mon
12Tue5:168.74:577.510:483.010:461.56:306:11New Moon12Tue
13Wed5:388.75:567.411:282.011:242.66:286:12Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:038.77:007.312:110.96:266:14Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:288.68:147.112:043.812:580.16:246:15Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:568.59:477.112:485.01:49-0.56:226:17First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:248.211:397.51:406.12:46-0.86:206:18First Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:588.02:546.93:50-0.96:186:20First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:058.08:52 AM7.64:457.24:59-0.86:166:21First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:018.410:20 AM7.26:496.96:07-0.76:136:23Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:428.611:54 AM7.17:526.37:08-0.56:116:24Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:178.81:207.18:285.58:00-0.26:096:26Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:478.82:347.29:024.68:460.36:076:27Full Moon23Sat
24Sun4:138.73:377.39:363.69:271.06:056:29Full Moon24Sun
25Mon4:358.74:357.410:112.610:071.96:036:30Full Moon25Mon
26Tue4:558.55:307.410:461.810:462.96:016:32Full Moon26Tue
27Wed5:138.46:267.411:221.011:283.95:596:33Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:348.27:257.412:000.55:576:34Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:567.98:327.412:144.912:380.25:556:36Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:207.69:547.41:075.71:200.15:536:37Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:457.211:247.62:146.42:070.35:516:39Third Quarter31Sun
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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