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 24m at 3:45 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:157.06:258.410:500.011:474.54:457:48Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:056.76:428.311:250.74:477:47Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:576.37:028.312:283.911:59 AM1.64:487:45Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:545.97:258.21:103.112:322.64:497:44Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:015.67:518.11:532.41:053.74:517:42First Quarter5Mon
6Tue9:285.58:198.02:381.81:394.74:527:41First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:105.83:261.12:165.74:537:39First Quarter7Wed
8Thu9:247.84:180.54:557:38First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:517.25:14-0.15:197.04:567:36Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:207.76:09-0.86:367.04:577:34Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:468.07:01-1.47:316.84:597:33Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:138.04:128.37:50-1.88:176.35:007:31Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:218.14:378.58:35-2.09:035.65:017:29Full Moon13Tue
14Wed2:278.15:028.69:19-1.89:514.65:037:28Full Moon14Wed
15Thu3:338.05:288.810:02-1.210:413.55:047:26Full Moon15Thu
16Fri4:387.75:568.910:45-0.211:332.35:067:24Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:457.36:258.911:291.15:077:22Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:576.96:568.912:271.312:142.55:087:21Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:206.67:298.71:220.51:023.95:107:19Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:026.58:058.32:19-0.11:595.25:117:17Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed11:516.98:477.93:20-0.43:146.15:127:15Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:157.54:24-0.44:576.65:147:13Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:147.95:30-0.46:536.65:157:11Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:598.26:31-0.48:016.25:177:09Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:358.37:24-0.38:385.85:187:07Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:047.04:068.38:08-0.19:045.35:197:06Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:037.04:318.28:460.19:304.85:217:04New Moon27Tue
28Wed2:557.14:508.19:200.59:584.25:227:02New Moon28Wed
29Thu3:427.15:048.09:521.010:283.55:237:00New Moon29Thu
30Fri4:287.05:178.010:251.611:002.85:256:58New Moon30Fri
31Sat5:156.95:358.010:582.411:342.15:266:56Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 7:56 am — 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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