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 3h 27m 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 - Nov 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:598.64:277.312:20-1.21:517.16:554:53Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:548.61:11-0.96:574:52First Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:438.77:546.22:06-0.35:056.16:584:50First Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:238.79:465.83:050.45:435.17:004:49First Quarter4Mon
5Tue11:578.711:345.84:081.36:183.77:014:47Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:278.85:122.36:542.27:034:46Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:196.312:568.96:133.37:310.67:044:44Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:417.11:259.07:104.38:09-0.87:064:43Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:478.01:559.08:055.38:48-1.97:074:41Full Moon9Sat
10Sun4:448.82:279.08:576.09:28-2.67:094:40Full Moon10Sun
11Mon5:379.23:028.89:516.610:09-2.87:104:39Full Moon11Mon
12Tue6:279.53:398.510:476.910:53-2.67:124:37Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:189.54:208.011:517.111:38-2.07:134:36Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:099.45:047.51:107.07:154:35Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:019.25:566.812:25-1.23:006.67:174:34Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:509.17:016.11:15-0.34:456.07:184:33Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:358.98:245.52:070.85:415.17:204:31Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:118.710:135.13:011.96:194.37:214:30Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:388.53:592.96:473.37:234:29Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:355.311:58 AM8.45:003.97:092.47:244:28Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:076.012:168.36:004.87:311.47:254:27Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:096.812:378.36:565.67:530.57:274:26Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:587.61:018.37:476.28:19-0.37:284:25Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:388.21:288.38:336.78:47-1.07:304:25New Moon24Sun
25Mon5:158.71:578.39:167.19:19-1.57:314:24New Moon25Mon
26Tue5:519.02:268.39:587.39:54-1.97:334:23New Moon26Tue
27Wed6:289.22:568.210:427.510:33-2.17:344:22New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:079.43:298.011:327.511:16-2.07:354:22Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:479.44:097.712:327.37:374:21Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:279.45:127.212:01-1.61:436.97:384:20Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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