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 2h 07m 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 - Jun 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:595.010:508.55:214.63:111.64:148:02First Quarter1Thu
2Fri10:454.911:168.55:423.34:042.74:148:03First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:455.36:121.95:033.94:138:04Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:256.26:460.36:065.14:138:05Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:108.73:347.37:23-1.37:076.04:128:06Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:398.84:298.28:03-2.68:056.74:128:06Full Moon6Tue
7Wed1:138.95:188.98:46-3.59:027.24:118:07Full Moon7Wed
8Thu1:538.96:059.39:32-3.99:597.34:118:08Full Moon8Thu
9Fri2:418.86:529.410:19-3.911:017.34:118:09Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:368.47:389.411:09-3.54:108:09Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:377.88:239.312:126.912:00-2.74:108:10Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:437.19:069.21:366.312:51-1.64:108:11Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:566.29:459.13:055.41:41-0.34:108:11Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed8:235.310:198.94:224.32:311.24:108:12Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu10:244.810:498.75:203.03:232.74:108:12Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:435.26:051.84:214.24:108:13Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:216.16:420.85:295.44:108:13Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:287.17:14-0.16:426.34:108:13Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:177.97:44-0.87:526.94:108:14Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:227.94:578.48:14-1.38:527.24:108:14Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:517.75:338.78:46-1.69:437.34:108:14New Moon21Wed
22Thu1:257.66:068.89:19-1.710:277.24:108:14New Moon22Thu
23Fri2:057.56:378.89:55-1.811:107.14:118:15New Moon23Fri
24Sat2:497.47:078.810:31-1.711:557.04:118:15New Moon24Sat
25Sun3:357.27:348.811:09-1.54:118:15Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:226.98:008.812:456.711:47 AM-1.24:128:15Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:156.58:268.81:376.212:25-0.74:128:15Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:195.98:518.82:275.41:030.24:138:15Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:365.39:168.83:124.51:421.24:138:15First Quarter29Thu
30Fri9:074.99:428.83:553.22:232.64:148:14First Quarter30Fri
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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