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 1h 42m 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 - Mar 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:438.19:22 AM7.95:137.55:35-0.66:515:55Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:358.610:36 AM7.57:387.26:40-0.56:495:56Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:158.812:027.28:346.77:36-0.36:475:58Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:498.91:217.29:036.18:22-0.16:455:59Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:188.92:277.29:285.49:010.36:436:01New Moon5Sat
6Sun4:438.83:237.29:544.79:360.86:416:02New Moon6Sun
7Mon5:028.64:137.210:233.910:101.56:396:04New Moon7Mon
8Tue5:168.55:027.110:543.110:432.36:376:05New Moon8Tue
9Wed5:298.45:527.011:272.411:173.36:356:07Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:458.36:457.012:011.76:336:08Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:058.27:446.912:371.16:316:10Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:278.08:586.812:295.11:160.86:296:11Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:487.710:556.91:086.02:000.66:276:13First Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:057.51:576.72:510.56:256:14First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:587.36:43 AM7.43:327.23:510.46:236:16First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:567.74:570.26:216:17First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:288.06:000.06:196:19Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:518.211:18 AM7.17:406.76:55-0.36:176:20Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:118.312:417.27:596.07:43-0.36:156:22Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:298.51:557.58:294.98:27-0.16:136:23Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:488.63:057.79:053.69:090.66:116:25Full Moon21Mon
22Tue4:088.74:117.99:442.29:501.66:096:26Full Moon22Tue
23Wed4:318.95:168.010:270.810:332.86:076:28Full Moon23Wed
24Thu4:578.96:228.011:11-0.411:174.06:056:29Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:258.97:347.911:58-1.26:036:30Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:558.78:547.912:065.212:49-1.66:016:32Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:288.410:258.01:036.21:43-1.55:586:33Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:057.911:508.22:186.82:43-1.05:566:35Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:537.34:137.03:50-0.45:546:36Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:568.49:10 AM6.76:596.65:030.15:526:38Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:468.510:50 AM6.37:515.96:120.65:506:39Waning Crescent31Thu
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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