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 : 5:01 pm (6.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 27m at 1:51 pm (6.9 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 - Jan 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:519.611:495.62:333.04:541.88:014:27Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat10:209.53:264.75:440.48:014:28Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:556.610:51 AM9.44:356.26:31-0.98:014:29Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:107.911:25 AM9.35:587.37:16-1.88:014:30Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:018.812:059.17:197.98:00-2.38:014:31Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:449.512:518.98:288.08:44-2.58:004:32New Moon6Wed
7Thu5:239.81:448.79:287.99:27-2.48:004:33New Moon7Thu
8Fri6:009.92:408.410:237.610:09-2.18:004:34New Moon8Fri
9Sat6:359.83:368.011:177.210:51-1.58:004:36Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:099.74:307.512:136.67:594:37Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:399.55:257.01:106.07:594:38Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:049.46:256.312:110.32:055.27:584:39Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:269.27:345.712:481.42:574.37:584:41First Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:469.09:075.21:242.73:463.47:574:42First Quarter14Thu
15Fri9:078.81:574.04:312.57:564:43First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:225.59:30 AM8.72:275.45:141.67:564:45First Quarter16Sat
17Sun9:558.55:560.87:554:46First Quarter17Sun
18Mon10:238.46:360.17:544:47Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:048.310:55 AM8.37:017.97:17-0.67:544:49Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:308.811:37 AM8.38:088.07:57-1.27:534:50Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:559.112:308.48:498.08:37-1.77:524:52Full Moon21Thu
22Fri5:209.31:298.49:227.89:17-2.07:514:53Full Moon22Fri
23Sat5:459.42:298.59:577.59:57-2.17:504:55Full Moon23Sat
24Sun6:099.53:298.310:397.010:38-1.87:494:56Full Moon24Sun
25Mon6:349.64:307.911:276.211:18-1.27:484:58Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:599.65:357.412:195.27:474:59Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:259.76:466.71:144.07:465:01Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:529.68:096.112:381.32:102.77:455:02Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:209.610:025.91:193.03:071.47:435:04Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:509.42:034.64:050.47:425:06Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:286.59:22 AM9.22:576.15:04-0.47:415:07Third 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 3:26 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 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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