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 4h 53m at 3:45 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 12:07 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Jan 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:159.710:355.51:552.64:072.08:014:27First Quarter1Wed
2Thu9:499.62:464.15:040.88:014:28First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:526.210:25 AM9.43:485.65:57-0.28:014:29Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:237.311:04 AM9.25:106.76:47-1.18:014:30Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:228.311:48 AM9.06:367.47:33-1.68:014:31Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:079.012:378.87:517.68:16-1.98:004:32Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:469.41:298.58:537.58:58-1.98:004:33Full Moon7Tue
8Wed5:229.62:238.39:457.29:38-1.68:004:34Full Moon8Wed
9Thu5:569.63:158.010:356.810:17-1.28:004:36Full Moon9Thu
10Fri6:269.64:067.611:236.410:56-0.67:594:37Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:549.54:577.212:135.87:594:38Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:189.35:506.61:035.27:584:39Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:409.26:496.112:101.11:524.57:584:41Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:029.17:585.612:462.22:413.77:574:42Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:269.09:355.41:213.43:292.97:564:43Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:538.81:544.64:172.27:564:45Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:238.65:041.57:554:46Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:568.55:500.77:544:47Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:237.510:33 AM8.45:287.46:350.07:544:49Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:498.111:18 AM8.46:517.67:17-0.67:534:50Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:148.612:098.57:487.77:59-1.27:524:52Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:398.91:068.58:327.58:40-1.77:514:53New Moon22Wed
23Thu5:039.22:058.69:137.19:20-1.97:504:55New Moon23Thu
24Fri5:279.33:058.59:566.510:01-1.77:494:56New Moon24Fri
25Sat5:539.54:058.210:435.710:42-1.27:484:58New Moon25Sat
26Sun6:199.65:087.811:344.711:23-0.27:474:59Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:479.76:147.212:283.67:465:01Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:179.77:276.612:051.01:242.57:445:03Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:499.68:576.212:482.52:221.57:435:04First Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:229.511:006.31:334.03:220.77:425:06First Quarter30Thu
31Fri8:599.22:255.44:230.07:415:07First Quarter31Fri
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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