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 2h 41m 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 - Oct 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:087.65:197.511:515.66:095:52Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:067.65:437.412:05-0.312:386.26:105:50Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:167.66:027.212:49-0.41:356.66:125:48First Quarter3Thu
4Fri10:377.76:097.01:41-0.42:576.86:135:46First Quarter4Fri
5Sat11:477.87:376.82:40-0.24:406.76:155:44First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:358.03:450.05:536.26:165:42First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:108.14:520.36:345.36:185:40Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:398.35:550.67:124.06:195:38Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:426.72:058.46:511.17:502.66:205:36Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:037.12:308.67:421.88:291.16:225:34Full Moon10Thu
11Fri3:157.62:578.78:292.79:09-0.36:235:32Full Moon11Fri
12Sat4:208.13:258.89:163.79:50-1.36:255:30Full Moon12Sat
13Sun5:218.53:568.710:034.710:33-2.06:265:28Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:218.74:288.510:545.511:18-2.16:285:26Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:228.85:048.211:526.26:295:24Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:268.75:437.712:05-1.91:026.66:315:22Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:348.66:297.112:56-1.32:366.66:325:20Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:418.57:286.51:52-0.55:026.36:345:18Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat11:408.48:495.92:530.46:185.66:355:16Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:288.43:581.27:014.96:375:14Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:058.35:051.97:304.16:385:12Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:235.71:328.16:052.67:513.36:405:11Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:476.11:508.06:563.28:102.46:415:09Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:506.62:038.07:403.88:301.66:435:07Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:407.12:168.08:204.48:520.76:445:05New Moon25Fri
26Sat4:257.62:368.08:585.19:170.06:465:04New Moon26Sat
27Sun5:068.02:598.09:365.69:46-0.66:475:02New Moon27Sun
28Mon5:468.33:247.910:156.110:18-1.16:495:00New Moon28Mon
29Tue6:288.53:507.810:576.510:54-1.36:504:58Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:148.64:137.711:436.911:35-1.46:524:57Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:048.64:257.512:397.16:534:55Waxing 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 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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