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 7h 28m 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 - Jun 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:108.36:009.09:32-2.710:106.94:158:01New Moon1Sat
2Sun2:498.06:439.110:12-2.611:086.94:148:02New Moon2Sun
3Mon3:317.77:249.110:53-2.24:148:03Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:167.38:058.912:136.711:36 AM-1.64:138:04Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:056.88:438.81:256.412:20-0.94:128:05Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:596.29:168.62:415.91:04-0.14:128:06Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:025.69:458.43:495.21:470.94:128:07First Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:185.010:098.34:424.42:311.94:118:08First Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:554.610:318.25:233.53:173.14:118:08First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:294.85:552.54:104.24:108:09First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:185.66:251.55:135.24:108:10Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:206.56:540.56:186.04:108:10Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:047.37:25-0.57:186.64:108:11Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:218.14:418.07:58-1.48:107.04:108:11Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:548.25:168.58:34-2.18:577.24:108:12Full Moon15Sat
16Sun1:318.25:518.89:13-2.79:447.24:108:12Full Moon16Sun
17Mon2:158.26:279.09:55-3.010:337.14:108:13Full Moon17Mon
18Tue3:078.17:039.110:39-3.011:306.84:108:13Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:067.87:399.211:25-2.64:108:13Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:107.38:149.212:356.212:11-1.94:108:14Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:206.58:489.21:445.412:58-0.84:108:14Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:415.79:229.22:524.21:450.64:108:14Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun9:185.19:549.13:562.92:342.24:108:14Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:275.110:279.04:531.53:293.84:118:15Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:275.95:450.24:365.24:118:15Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:487.06:32-0.95:536.24:118:15Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:457.97:15-1.67:096.84:128:15Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:148.44:308.57:57-2.18:167.14:128:15Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:568.25:108.98:37-2.39:137.14:138:15New Moon29Sat
30Sun1:428.05:489.09:16-2.310:056.94:138:14New Moon30Sun
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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