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 2h 49m 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 - Nov 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:428.24:572.57:223.86:554:53Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:235.512:588.25:533.17:362.96:574:51Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:516.01:138.26:433.87:541.96:584:50Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:546.61:318.37:284.58:170.87:004:48Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:467.31:548.38:105.28:43-0.37:024:47New Moon5Mon
6Tue4:338.02:188.48:515.89:13-1.37:034:45New Moon6Tue
7Wed5:188.52:448.49:326.49:49-2.07:054:44New Moon7Wed
8Thu6:048.93:108.410:166.910:28-2.47:064:43New Moon8Thu
9Fri6:529.13:378.311:057.211:12-2.57:084:41Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:449.24:088.112:027.47:094:40Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:399.24:467.712:01-2.21:157.47:114:38Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:339.15:587.112:53-1.72:506.97:124:37First Quarter12Mon
13Tue10:229.17:466.31:49-0.84:436.17:144:36First Quarter13Tue
14Wed11:049.19:375.72:470.25:434.87:154:35First Quarter14Wed
15Thu11:409.111:405.63:491.46:223.47:174:33Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:129.04:532.76:581.97:184:32Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:326.212:409.05:564.07:320.57:204:31Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:537.11:068.96:575.18:05-0.77:214:30Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:558.01:328.87:546.08:39-1.57:234:29Full Moon19Mon
20Tue4:488.81:598.78:496.79:13-2.07:244:28Full Moon20Tue
21Wed5:359.32:288.49:437.19:49-2.27:264:27Full Moon21Wed
22Thu6:199.52:588.210:387.310:26-2.07:274:26Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:029.53:327.811:397.411:06-1.67:294:25Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:469.44:087.512:527.37:304:24Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:289.34:517.02:427.07:314:24Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:099.112:32-0.47:334:23Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:469.01:170.47:344:22Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed10:168.88:265.32:021.35:455.07:364:22Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu10:408.710:105.02:502.36:074.17:374:21Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri11:038.73:403.36:253.17:384:20Third Quarter30Fri
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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