Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 7:05 pm (6.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 23m at 3:00 pm (7.5 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 - Apr 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:028.26:337.611:200.211:234.75:496:40Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:248.17:357.611:59-0.65:476:41Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:468.08:487.712:055.612:44-1.05:456:43Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:047.910:177.712:546.41:34-1.25:436:44First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:127.711:478.01:587.02:32-1.15:416:46First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:167.43:377.33:38-0.95:396:47First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:518.24:48-0.65:376:48First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:368.410:33 AM6.67:076.25:56-0.35:356:50Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:118.512:166.67:375.26:560.15:336:51Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:408.61:466.88:114.07:470.75:316:53Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:068.73:027.18:462.78:341.65:296:54Full Moon11Fri
12Sat3:298.74:087.49:221.49:182.65:276:56Full Moon12Sat
13Sun3:518.65:097.89:590.310:023.75:256:57Full Moon13Sun
14Mon4:138.56:088.010:36-0.610:484.75:236:59Full Moon14Mon
15Tue4:378.37:078.211:15-1.111:405.65:217:00Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:018.08:098.211:55-1.35:197:01Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:277.69:178.212:406.212:37-1.15:177:03Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:537.210:288.21:566.61:23-0.65:167:04Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:176.811:368.24:026.72:15-0.15:147:06Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:150.65:127:07Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:318.24:201.15:107:09Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:148.110:09 AM5.67:435.35:251.55:087:10Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:458.111:44 AM5.57:574.76:211.85:067:12Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:068.01:115.88:083.97:072.35:047:13Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:208.02:226.18:233.07:482.85:037:14Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:328.03:216.68:432.08:253.45:017:16Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:488.04:147.29:080.89:034.24:597:17New Moon27Sun
28Mon3:078.15:057.79:37-0.39:414.94:577:19New Moon28Mon
29Tue3:308.15:578.110:10-1.210:235.74:567:20New Moon29Tue
30Wed3:538.16:518.410:48-2.011:096.44:547:21Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 5:02 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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