Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:39 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 12m 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 - Jun 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:487.88:409.212:277.012:15-2.74:158:02Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:567.09:249.11:486.41:07-1.74:148:03Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:156.210:049.13:175.52:00-0.44:138:04Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:495.310:409.04:354.22:541.04:138:04Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue10:505.011:128.95:332.93:502.64:128:05Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:595.46:191.54:524.04:128:06Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:306.46:580.35:595.34:118:07Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:098.53:367.37:32-0.77:076.24:118:08Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:368.34:278.18:05-1.48:106.74:118:08Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:038.15:118.68:38-1.99:087.04:108:09New Moon10Sun
11Mon1:337.95:508.99:12-2.010:027.14:108:10New Moon11Mon
12Tue2:077.76:279.09:47-2.010:537.14:108:10New Moon12Tue
13Wed2:477.57:038.910:24-1.811:466.94:108:11New Moon13Wed
14Thu3:307.37:368.811:03-1.54:108:11Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:177.08:078.712:446.711:43 AM-1.14:108:12Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:076.68:348.71:456.312:22-0.64:108:12Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:026.08:598.62:445.71:010.24:108:13Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:085.49:238.63:355.01:391.14:108:13First Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:274.99:488.54:174.12:172.14:108:14First Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:044.710:138.54:523.12:583.34:108:14First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:265.05:271.93:494.54:108:14First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:235.96:020.64:575.64:108:14Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:247.06:40-0.76:106.54:118:14Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:097.97:20-1.87:167.14:118:15Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:128.74:498.58:03-2.88:147.34:118:15Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:568.85:278.98:47-3.49:087.44:128:15Full Moon26Tue
27Wed1:498.86:059.29:34-3.710:047.24:128:15Full Moon27Wed
28Thu2:508.66:439.310:22-3.611:046.74:128:15Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:558.27:209.311:10-3.04:138:15Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:027.57:569.312:116.111:58 AM-2.14:148:14Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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