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 6h 43m 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 - May 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:028.64:067.78:35-0.78:334.64:537:23New Moon1Wed
2Thu2:318.65:038.39:14-1.79:245.44:517:24New Moon2Thu
3Fri3:028.55:568.79:53-2.310:166.04:497:25New Moon3Fri
4Sat3:358.36:488.910:34-2.411:126.44:487:27Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:108.07:408.811:17-2.24:467:28Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:487.68:338.712:166.612:01-1.74:457:30Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:297.19:288.51:336.512:49-1.04:437:31Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:176.510:198.43:126.31:39-0.24:427:32First Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:185.911:058.24:565.72:320.64:407:34First Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:365.411:418.15:565.13:281.54:397:35First Quarter10Fri
11Sat10:155.06:334.34:262.44:377:36First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:077.912:215.16:593.45:243.34:367:38Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:257.91:595.67:202.46:194.14:347:39Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:427.83:056.37:411.47:104.84:337:40Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:037.93:557.08:050.47:565.44:327:42Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:287.94:387.68:31-0.58:405.94:307:43Full Moon16Thu
17Fri1:558.05:198.19:01-1.39:226.44:297:44Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:248.05:598.59:35-2.010:066.74:287:46Full Moon18Sat
19Sun2:548.06:418.710:13-2.410:536.94:277:47Full Moon19Sun
20Mon3:277.97:258.910:55-2.611:467.04:267:48Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:057.78:118.911:41-2.54:257:49Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:537.48:578.912:516.912:30-2.14:237:51Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:576.99:408.92:066.51:20-1.44:227:52Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:206.110:198.83:275.72:13-0.44:217:53Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:555.510:558.84:374.53:080.84:207:54Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun10:455.111:278.85:323.14:072.24:207:55Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:495.56:171.75:103.64:197:56Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:236.46:580.26:144.74:187:57Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:298.73:327.37:37-1.07:175.74:177:58Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:018.64:278.28:15-2.08:176.34:167:59New Moon30Thu
31Fri1:348.55:158.78:53-2.59:136.74:158:01New Moon31Fri
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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