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 5h 00m 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 - Aug 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:405.69:178.63:391.32:414.24:467:48First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:436.24:370.43:495.64:477:46First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:097.25:32-0.25:216.64:487:45Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:078.06:23-0.77:036.94:507:43Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:518.57:10-0.98:256.94:517:42Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:288.77:54-1.09:116.74:527:40Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:527.35:018.78:34-1.09:406.54:547:39Full Moon7Thu
8Fri1:477.35:308.69:11-1.010:076.24:557:37Full Moon8Fri
9Sat2:377.35:558.59:47-0.810:385.84:567:36Full Moon9Sat
10Sun3:257.26:158.410:21-0.611:125.44:587:34Full Moon10Sun
11Mon4:137.16:328.310:55-0.111:504.84:597:32Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:016.86:508.311:270.55:007:31Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:536.47:108.312:294.112:001.45:027:29Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:526.17:338.21:103.312:322.45:037:27Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:595.87:578.11:522.41:053.55:047:25Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:255.78:227.92:371.61:404.75:067:24Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun11:466.08:487.93:260.82:245.85:077:22Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:187.84:200.05:097:20Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:457.55:18-0.75:317.25:107:18Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:208.06:16-1.46:487.25:117:16Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:528.47:12-2.07:446.95:137:15Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:278.14:228.68:04-2.38:336.35:147:13New Moon22Fri
23Sat1:408.24:518.78:53-2.39:215.55:157:11New Moon23Sat
24Sun2:508.25:198.79:39-1.910:104.55:177:09New Moon24Sun
25Mon3:568.05:468.810:24-1.111:023.45:187:07Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:037.66:138.811:080.111:552.35:207:05Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:117.26:418.711:521.55:217:03Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:276.87:108.512:491.412:393.05:227:01Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:586.57:408.21:430.61:314.55:246:59First Quarter29Fri
30Sat10:486.78:127.82:380.22:365.75:256:57First Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:297.33:360.04:116.55:266:55First 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 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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