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 15m 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 - Apr 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:238.72:577.58:493.18:490.85:506:39Full Moon1Wed
2Thu3:468.84:067.89:301.69:331.95:486:41Full Moon2Thu
3Fri4:108.95:128.010:120.310:183.15:466:42Full Moon3Fri
4Sat4:358.96:178.110:55-0.811:054.35:446:44Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:038.77:248.211:40-1.411:575.45:426:45Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:328.48:378.212:26-1.65:406:47Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:038.09:578.212:586.31:15-1.35:386:48Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:357.511:168.32:186.82:09-0.85:366:50Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:146.94:356.83:10-0.15:346:51Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:238.34:180.55:326:52Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:168.49:54 AM5.97:415.75:291.15:306:54Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:578.311:38 AM5.88:075.16:301.55:286:55Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:288.21:125.98:264.47:201.95:266:57Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:518.12:226.28:413.68:002.45:246:58Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:057.93:186.68:592.88:363.05:227:00Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:147.94:076.99:191.99:103.65:207:01New Moon16Thu
17Fri3:267.94:537.29:431.09:444.35:187:03New Moon17Fri
18Sat3:427.95:397.610:100.110:205.15:167:04New Moon18Sat
19Sun4:037.86:257.810:41-0.510:585.75:147:05New Moon19Sun
20Mon4:247.77:168.011:15-1.111:416.35:127:07Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:427.68:138.111:54-1.35:107:08Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:467.59:208.112:316.812:38-1.45:097:10Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:337.410:338.21:347.21:29-1.35:077:11First Quarter23Thu
24Fri11:358.32:27-1.05:057:13First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:31-0.65:037:14First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:218.34:37-0.15:017:15First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:568.411:01 AM5.96:505.15:410.65:007:17Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:248.512:456.17:193.76:381.44:587:18Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:498.62:166.67:532.17:302.34:567:20Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:138.73:317.28:290.58:203.44:547:21Full Moon30Thu
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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