Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:37 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 27m at 9:41 pm (7.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Aug 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:436.97:088.411:26-0.14:457:48Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:366.57:268.312:374.712:020.84:477:47Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:336.07:458.21:224.012:361.84:487:45Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:395.68:078.12:073.21:093.04:497:44Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:015.38:318.02:512.41:414.24:517:42Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu11:365.58:567.83:371.62:125.34:527:41Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:237.74:240.94:537:39Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:087.15:140.25:107.04:557:38Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:357.76:05-0.56:407.34:567:36Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:028.16:55-1.27:367.34:577:34Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:288.47:43-1.88:177.14:597:33Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:468.04:538.68:29-2.28:576.65:007:31New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:538.15:188.79:14-2.39:415.95:017:29New Moon13Thu
14Fri2:588.15:438.89:57-2.110:295.05:037:28New Moon14Fri
15Sat4:037.96:098.810:40-1.411:213.95:047:26Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:097.56:358.911:23-0.25:057:24Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:206.97:038.912:162.712:061.25:077:22Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:386.57:338.81:121.612:512.85:087:21First Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:166.28:048.62:090.61:404.35:107:19First Quarter19Wed
20Thu11:166.58:388.33:07-0.12:415.75:117:17First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:007.24:08-0.64:106.65:127:15First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:097.95:11-0.86:057.05:147:13Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:598.46:13-0.97:476.85:157:11Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:398.67:10-0.98:376.45:167:09Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:287.24:138.67:59-0.89:076.05:187:08Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:337.24:438.58:41-0.69:345.55:197:06Full Moon26Wed
27Thu2:307.25:088.49:18-0.310:025.05:217:04Full Moon27Thu
28Fri3:207.25:278.29:520.210:334.35:227:02Full Moon28Fri
29Sat4:087.15:428.110:250.811:073.75:237:00Full Moon29Sat
30Sun4:566.95:568.010:581.511:422.95:256:58Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:476.76:138.011:312.55:266:56Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 1:39 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (56% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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