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 1h 17m at 5:37 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:388.711:57 AM8.07:417.37:42-1.56:535:54Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:028.91:188.18:236.68:30-1.66:515:55Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:269.02:318.29:055.69:15-1.36:495:57Full Moon3Tue
4Wed4:499.13:398.29:504.49:59-0.56:475:58Full Moon4Wed
5Thu5:139.24:468.010:373.110:410.66:456:00Full Moon5Thu
6Fri5:389.25:537.711:261.911:242.06:436:01Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:059.27:057.412:150.86:416:03Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:329.18:277.212:093.51:060.06:396:04Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:018.810:077.212:574.91:59-0.36:376:06Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:328.411:527.61:566.12:55-0.46:356:07Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:077.83:206.93:57-0.26:336:09Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:138.18:52 AM7.35:487.15:050.16:316:10Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:098.410:04 AM6.97:576.76:130.36:296:12Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:528.611:32 AM6.78:386.37:120.46:276:13Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:278.612:556.79:015.87:590.66:256:15Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:558.52:016.89:165.38:370.86:236:16Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:178.42:557.09:334.69:101.26:216:18New Moon17Tue
18Wed4:338.33:437.09:553.99:421.76:196:19New Moon18Wed
19Thu4:448.24:307.110:213.110:122.46:176:21New Moon19Thu
20Fri4:568.25:177.110:502.310:443.26:146:22New Moon20Fri
21Sat5:128.26:077.211:211.511:174.06:126:24Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:328.17:017.211:540.811:514.96:106:25Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:537.98:027.212:310.36:086:26Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:127.89:207.212:285.71:13-0.16:066:28Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:237.611:107.41:116.52:01-0.36:046:29First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:127.62:117.12:59-0.46:026:31First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:457.76:14 AM7.54:017.44:05-0.46:006:32First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:368.05:14-0.55:586:34First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:098.310:39 AM7.06:596.76:18-0.55:566:35Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:368.412:167.07:335.87:14-0.45:546:37Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:008.51:417.28:104.58:030.15:526:38Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 10:18 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 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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