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 : 3:32 pm (5.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 41m at 12:07 pm (6.3 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 - Jan 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:347.611:11 AM8.85:537.47:04-0.98:014:27Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:068.411:49 AM8.97:077.87:46-1.88:014:28Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:379.012:369.08:057.98:29-2.58:014:29New Moon3Thu
4Fri5:099.41:329.18:567.89:14-2.98:014:30New Moon4Fri
5Sat5:419.72:349.09:467.59:59-2.98:014:31New Moon5Sat
6Sun6:149.83:378.710:407.010:44-2.58:004:32New Moon6Sun
7Mon6:469.94:428.111:396.211:29-1.68:004:33Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:189.95:497.412:425.38:004:35Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:509.97:046.612:13-0.41:474.17:594:36Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:229.98:335.912:581.12:502.97:594:37First Quarter10Thu
11Fri8:549.710:375.71:432.83:521.87:594:38First Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:279.52:314.54:510.87:584:40First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:506.410:01 AM9.23:335.95:460.07:584:41Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:217.410:38 AM8.85:017.06:36-0.57:574:42Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:198.311:20 AM8.56:417.67:22-0.97:564:44Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:018.912:088.28:087.68:03-1.07:564:45Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:389.31:008.19:087.58:42-1.07:554:46Full Moon17Thu
18Fri5:109.41:537.99:477.29:18-0.97:544:48Full Moon18Fri
19Sat5:399.32:437.810:216.99:54-0.77:534:49Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:059.33:327.610:556.510:28-0.47:524:51Full Moon20Sun
21Mon6:269.24:207.311:336.011:020.27:524:52Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:449.15:097.012:145.47:514:54Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:029.16:026.512:554.77:504:55Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:229.17:016.112:071.81:373.97:494:57Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:459.08:115.712:382.82:203.17:484:58Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:118.99:475.61:073.93:052.37:475:00Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:388.81:335.03:531.47:455:01Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon9:068.74:450.67:445:03Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue9:388.65:39-0.27:435:04Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:207.910:20 AM8.65:257.76:32-1.07:425:06Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:438.511:20 AM8.76:517.87:23-1.77:415:08Waning Crescent31Thu
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 1:49 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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