Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 11m at 3:32 pm (5.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:477.53:400.14:566.65:286:53Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:497.84:450.37:066.55:296:51Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:358.05:500.48:006.25:316:49Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:108.16:480.48:275.85:326:47Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:186.63:398.17:360.48:455.45:336:45Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:226.84:008.08:150.59:054.85:356:43Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:176.94:168.08:490.79:274.25:366:41New Moon7Fri
8Sat3:077.04:288.09:201.19:543.45:376:39New Moon8Sat
9Sun3:557.14:418.09:511.610:232.65:396:37New Moon9Sun
10Mon4:447.15:008.110:232.310:551.85:406:35New Moon10Mon
11Tue5:347.15:228.010:563.211:301.05:426:33Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:297.15:468.011:324.15:436:31Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:307.16:117.912:100.312:115.05:446:29Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:447.06:367.812:54-0.212:555.85:466:27First Quarter14Fri
15Sat10:217.17:027.61:45-0.51:526.55:476:25First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:017.42:44-0.63:186.95:486:23First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:077.73:50-0.75:036.95:506:20First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:508.05:00-0.76:226.45:516:18Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:238.26:06-0.67:145.55:536:16Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:097.22:528.47:04-0.47:574.45:546:14Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:317.33:188.57:540.18:393.15:556:12Full Moon21Fri
22Sat2:457.53:428.58:400.89:191.95:576:10Full Moon22Sat
23Sun3:537.74:068.69:231.810:010.75:586:08Full Moon23Sun
24Mon4:567.84:318.510:072.910:42-0.25:596:06Full Moon24Mon
25Tue5:587.94:578.410:524.011:25-0.76:016:04Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:017.95:248.111:425.06:026:02Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:097.95:547.712:09-0.912:395.96:046:00Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:257.96:267.312:56-0.71:536.46:055:57Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:467.97:046.81:47-0.33:446.66:065:55Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun11:588.02:450.36:085:53Third Quarter30Sun
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 6:20 pm — 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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