Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 29m at 7:05 pm (6.8 ft)
Next high tide : 10:24 pm (7.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Jan 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:529.53:177.811:397.510:50-1.18:014:27New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:229.44:037.612:267.28:014:28Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:499.34:517.21:176.88:014:29Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:149.35:436.612:04-0.22:106.38:014:30Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:389.26:476.012:400.52:595.58:014:31Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:029.28:065.51:151.43:434.68:004:33First Quarter6Mon
7Tue9:279.19:445.21:502.64:243.58:004:34First Quarter7Tue
8Wed9:529.02:273.85:042.28:004:35First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:155.510:18 AM9.03:125.25:440.87:594:36First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:306.610:45 AM9.04:256.56:27-0.57:594:37Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:277.711:15 AM9.05:567.47:11-1.67:584:39Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:078.711:53 AM9.17:127.97:56-2.67:584:40Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:459.312:439.28:158.18:43-3.17:574:41Full Moon13Mon
14Tue5:219.71:449.29:108.09:31-3.37:574:43Full Moon14Tue
15Wed5:579.92:509.010:057.610:18-3.17:564:44Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:3310.03:568.611:037.111:06-2.57:554:45Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:089.95:028.012:066.37:554:47Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:429.96:117.21:135.37:544:48Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:149.87:296.312:38-0.12:204.27:534:50Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:459.69:095.71:231.53:243.07:524:51Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:149.411:295.82:093.24:241.97:514:53Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:439.13:004.95:181.07:504:54Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:316.710:12 AM8.84:106.36:070.37:494:56Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:487.710:44 AM8.45:467.26:51-0.27:484:57Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:388.611:20 AM8.17:307.67:32-0.57:474:59Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:179.112:057.98:537.68:11-0.77:465:00Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:529.312:587.89:397.58:47-0.87:455:02New Moon27Mon
28Tue5:229.31:517.810:057.39:23-0.87:445:03New Moon28Tue
29Wed5:509.32:427.810:317.09:58-0.77:435:05New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:139.23:307.711:016.610:32-0.57:425:06New Moon30Thu
31Fri6:349.14:177.511:366.211:06-0.17:405:08New 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 8:44 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 66% 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 First Quarter (66% 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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