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 4h 22m 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 - Aug 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:507.55:36-1.45:247.14:467:47Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:338.26:33-2.16:487.34:477:46Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:108.67:28-2.57:537.14:497:44Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:388.44:448.88:19-2.78:486.64:507:43Full Moon4Fri
5Sat1:488.35:158.99:07-2.59:405.94:517:41Full Moon5Sat
6Sun2:558.15:468.99:52-2.010:325.14:537:40Full Moon6Sun
7Mon3:587.76:148.910:35-1.211:254.24:547:38Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:017.26:408.811:17-0.14:557:37Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:056.77:058.612:183.311:58 AM1.24:577:35Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:166.27:298.41:112.412:402.64:587:34Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:435.97:538.22:021.71:244.04:597:32Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat10:446.08:207.82:531.12:165.25:017:30Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:436.63:450.73:316.25:027:28Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:027.34:410.45:246.85:037:27Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:527.85:380.27:266.85:057:25Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:308.16:320.08:236.75:067:23Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:018.27:21-0.28:466.55:087:21Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:237.14:268.28:03-0.49:036.25:097:20Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:227.24:478.28:41-0.69:255.85:107:18New Moon19Sat
20Sun2:167.35:038.29:15-0.69:525.35:127:16New Moon20Sun
21Mon3:077.35:198.39:48-0.310:244.55:137:14New Moon21Mon
22Tue4:007.25:368.410:210.211:003.65:147:12New Moon22Tue
23Wed4:547.15:578.410:550.911:402.65:167:10Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:526.86:208.511:302.05:177:08Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:576.66:458.412:231.612:083.15:197:07Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:126.47:128.31:100.612:484.45:207:05First Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:506.47:418.22:01-0.11:355.55:217:03First Quarter27Sun
28Mon11:546.88:168.12:58-0.62:396.55:237:01First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:237.44:02-1.04:177.05:246:59First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:177.95:09-1.25:587.05:256:57Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu2:578.36:15-1.37:126.65:276:55Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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