Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 36m at 4:39 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:257.111:337.62:236.72:060.25:496:40First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:020.55:476:42First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:407.74:070.75:456:43First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:257.85:110.95:436:45First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:547.910:52 AM6.27:475.86:090.95:416:46Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:148.012:176.37:485.16:581.15:396:47Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:308.01:336.68:054.17:421.55:376:49Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:458.12:437.08:302.88:222.15:356:50Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:038.33:477.49:011.49:032.95:336:52Full Moon9Sun
10Mon3:258.44:477.99:370.09:443.95:316:53Full Moon10Mon
11Tue3:508.65:478.210:16-1.210:284.85:296:55Full Moon11Tue
12Wed4:188.66:498.410:59-2.011:165.75:276:56Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:498.57:558.411:46-2.45:256:58Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:228.39:098.412:116.412:37-2.45:236:59Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:008.010:248.41:186.91:33-1.95:217:00Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:497.411:328.42:497.02:35-1.25:197:02Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:046.75:166.63:42-0.45:177:03Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:278.59:43 AM6.16:465.74:520.45:157:05Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:108.511:35 AM5.87:274.75:571.25:137:06Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:458.51:206.07:573.66:542.05:117:08Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:138.42:406.48:232.57:432.95:097:09Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:358.33:436.98:481.48:273.75:087:10New Moon22Sat
23Sun2:528.14:377.49:140.59:094.55:067:12New Moon23Sun
24Mon3:068.05:267.89:41-0.39:515.35:047:13New Moon24Mon
25Tue3:247.96:118.110:10-0.810:365.95:027:15New Moon25Tue
26Wed3:457.76:568.310:42-1.111:256.35:007:16Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:097.57:438.311:17-1.24:597:18Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:347.38:338.312:216.611:55 AM-1.04:577:19Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:567.09:288.21:296.812:38-0.74:557:20Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:248.11:25-0.34:547:22Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 9:15 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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