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 2h 41m 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 - Apr 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:258.512:326.28:225.17:101.05:486:41Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat2:578.51:556.48:454.37:561.55:466:42Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:228.32:586.69:053.58:342.15:446:43Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:398.23:526.99:262.79:092.85:426:45New Moon4Mon
5Tue3:518.04:417.19:491.89:443.65:406:46New Moon5Tue
6Wed4:028.05:277.410:161.010:204.35:386:48New Moon6Wed
7Thu4:177.96:127.610:440.310:575.15:366:49New Moon7Thu
8Fri4:377.87:007.711:16-0.211:395.75:346:51Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:597.67:527.711:50-0.45:326:52Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:197.48:547.712:256.312:29-0.55:306:54Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:297.210:117.71:206.71:13-0.45:286:55Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:517.111:297.82:397.02:05-0.35:266:56First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:04-0.15:246:58First Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:268.04:080.15:226:59First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:038.19:38 AM6.27:346.15:130.35:207:01First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:298.211:24 AM6.27:075.36:110.75:187:02Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:518.212:556.47:314.07:031.25:167:04Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:128.42:186.88:032.57:512.05:157:05Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:348.53:317.48:390.98:383.05:137:07Full Moon19Tue
20Wed2:588.74:378.09:18-0.79:244.15:117:08Full Moon20Wed
21Thu3:258.85:398.49:59-1.910:125.15:097:09Full Moon21Thu
22Fri3:558.86:418.710:43-2.611:046.05:077:11Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:278.67:458.811:29-2.95:057:12Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:038.38:538.812:046.612:19-2.65:047:14Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:427.810:028.71:196.91:13-1.95:027:15Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:307.111:078.63:036.82:11-1.15:007:17Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:376.45:396.33:14-0.14:587:18Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:028.69:10 AM5.76:435.44:210.84:577:19Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:468.511:06 AM5.37:224.55:271.74:557:21Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:228.41:025.57:513.66:252.54:537:22Waning Crescent30Sat
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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