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 8h 02m 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 - Jul 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:307.76:229.09:56-2.010:556.64:148:14New Moon1Mon
2Tue3:197.46:548.910:35-1.611:466.34:158:14Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:097.17:228.811:14-1.14:158:14Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:006.77:478.712:395.811:52 AM-0.44:168:13Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:546.18:098.61:325.212:300.54:178:13Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:555.68:318.52:234.41:061.54:178:13Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:065.18:548.43:113.61:422.64:188:12First Quarter7Sun
8Mon9:394.89:208.33:562.72:173.84:198:12First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:335.14:401.82:565.04:208:11First Quarter9Tue
10Wed10:198.15:220.94:218:11First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:226.96:040.05:346.74:228:10Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:557.66:46-0.86:487.14:238:09Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:258.17:28-1.67:457.34:238:09Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:188.34:548.58:11-2.38:347.24:248:08Full Moon14Sun
15Mon1:148.45:238.78:55-2.79:216.94:258:07Full Moon15Mon
16Tue2:148.35:538.99:39-2.810:126.34:278:06Full Moon16Tue
17Wed3:178.26:229.010:23-2.611:065.64:288:05Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:217.86:529.111:07-1.94:298:05Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:287.27:229.212:054.711:51 AM-0.84:308:04Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:396.57:539.21:063.512:350.64:318:03Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:015.88:259.12:072.41:202.14:328:02Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon9:465.58:588.93:081.22:093.74:338:01Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue11:555.99:348.74:080.33:075.24:347:59Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:376.85:06-0.54:266.34:357:58Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu2:447.66:02-1.06:026.94:377:57Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:338.26:54-1.37:287.04:387:56Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:128.57:41-1.48:316.84:397:55Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:497.64:478.68:24-1.49:156.54:407:53New Moon28Sun
29Mon1:457.55:188.69:03-1.39:526.14:427:52New Moon29Mon
30Tue2:377.45:458.59:40-1.010:295.74:437:51New Moon30Tue
31Wed3:277.26:078.510:16-0.611:075.24:447:49New Moon31Wed
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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