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 51m 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 - Jul 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:126.78:319.31:245.112:45-0.84:148:14Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:325.89:049.22:354.01:320.84:158:14Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:115.29:359.03:412.72:202.44:158:14Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:245.210:068.84:411.53:134.04:168:13Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:236.05:330.44:195.54:178:13Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:457.06:20-0.45:426.54:188:13Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:397.97:02-1.07:097.04:188:12Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:228.47:41-1.38:237.24:198:12Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:227.84:598.78:19-1.59:177.14:208:11New Moon9Mon
10Tue1:077.65:328.88:55-1.69:577.04:218:10New Moon10Tue
11Wed1:567.56:028.79:32-1.510:336.74:228:10New Moon11Wed
12Thu2:447.46:298.710:08-1.411:116.44:238:09New Moon12Thu
13Fri3:337.26:528.610:43-1.111:536.04:248:08Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:216.97:128.611:19-0.64:258:08Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:126.57:328.612:385.511:53 AM0.04:268:07Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:076.07:538.61:234.812:260.94:278:06Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:105.58:178.62:073.912:591.94:288:05Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:265.28:438.52:503.01:323.14:298:04First Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:055.19:098.43:351.92:074.34:308:03First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:515.64:210.92:505.54:318:02First Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:108.45:11-0.24:328:01Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:197.46:02-1.25:477.14:338:00Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:558.16:53-2.07:027.34:357:59Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:288.57:44-2.78:027.24:367:58Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:488.65:008.88:33-3.18:566.84:377:57Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:568.65:318.99:20-3.19:506.14:387:56Full Moon26Thu
27Fri3:048.46:029.010:07-2.610:465.34:397:54Full Moon27Fri
28Sat4:117.96:329.110:52-1.811:454.34:417:53Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:187.37:029.111:36-0.64:427:52Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:286.67:319.012:453.212:200.94:437:50Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:486.08:018.91:452.21:052.54:447:49Third Quarter31Tue
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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