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 : 4:39 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 0m at 9:08 pm (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Dec 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:269.21:488.29:337.49:25-1.67:404:20Full Moon1Fri
2Sat6:059.42:148.010:267.69:58-1.67:414:19Full Moon2Sat
3Sun6:429.52:427.811:217.610:34-1.47:424:19Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:189.43:127.612:237.57:434:18Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:549.411:52-0.87:454:18Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:289.37:464:18Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:009.212:33-0.27:474:18Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:299.21:140.47:484:17Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat9:559.18:405.21:551.35:174.87:494:17Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun10:219.110:295.02:382.45:333.67:504:17Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon10:469.13:273.65:582.37:514:17Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:465.511:12 AM9.14:264.86:290.87:524:17Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:286.611:39 AM9.15:345.97:04-0.67:534:17Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:307.712:099.36:426.97:43-1.97:534:17Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:188.712:429.47:437.58:24-2.97:544:17New Moon15Fri
16Sat5:029.41:229.48:407.89:09-3.57:554:18New Moon16Sat
17Sun5:459.82:119.39:347.99:55-3.67:564:18New Moon17Sun
18Mon6:2710.03:089.110:327.810:43-3.37:564:18Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:0910.04:108.611:367.411:32-2.67:574:19Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:519.95:167.812:506.87:584:19Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:309.86:286.912:21-1.52:115.97:584:19Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:079.77:525.91:09-0.13:304.77:594:20First Quarter22Fri
23Sat9:419.69:465.31:571.54:383.47:594:20First Quarter23Sat
24Sun10:129.42:463.15:322.27:594:21First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:165.610:40 AM9.13:424.86:161.08:004:22Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue2:066.611:06 AM8.94:546.26:540.18:004:22Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:177.711:31 AM8.66:207.17:28-0.58:004:23Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:058.611:59 AM8.47:467.78:00-0.98:014:24Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:459.212:318.29:007.88:34-1.28:014:25Full Moon29Fri
30Sat5:209.51:108.19:567.89:08-1.38:014:26Full Moon30Sat
31Sun5:529.61:558.010:357.79:42-1.28:014:26Full Moon31Sun
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 12:53 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 47% 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 (47% 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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