Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:55 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 51m at 8:15 pm (8.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Dec 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:478.71:398.28:556.88:59-0.97:404:20New Moon1Wed
2Thu5:259.12:118.19:427.09:30-1.17:414:19New Moon2Thu
3Fri6:009.22:477.910:277.110:03-1.17:424:19New Moon3Fri
4Sat6:349.33:257.711:147.110:38-1.07:434:18New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:059.34:067.512:056.97:454:18Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:369.34:497.11:016.77:464:18Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:069.25:386.72:026.37:474:18Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:379.26:376.112:310.23:005.87:484:17Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:079.27:515.61:110.93:495.07:494:17First Quarter9Thu
10Fri9:389.19:195.21:531.84:324.07:504:17First Quarter10Fri
11Sat10:099.111:065.32:382.95:112.87:514:17First Quarter11Sat
12Sun10:419.13:334.15:501.57:524:17First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:116.011:14 AM9.14:405.26:300.17:534:17Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:347.011:50 AM9.25:526.17:12-1.27:534:17Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:308.012:299.36:596.77:55-2.27:544:17Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:178.81:149.48:007.18:39-2.97:554:18Full Moon16Thu
17Fri5:009.42:049.38:567.29:24-3.27:564:18Full Moon17Fri
18Sat5:419.72:589.19:527.110:11-3.17:564:18Full Moon18Sat
19Sun6:229.93:568.610:526.810:57-2.57:574:19Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:039.94:568.011:576.311:45-1.67:584:19Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:429.96:017.21:095.67:584:19Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:219.87:126.412:32-0.42:244.77:594:20Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:589.68:425.61:191.03:363.87:594:20Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:339.410:505.42:082.54:412.77:594:21Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat10:069.13:024.05:351.88:004:22Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:556.110:38 AM8.94:065.36:211.08:004:22Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:207.011:10 AM8.65:256.46:590.38:004:23Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:197.911:43 AM8.46:477.07:34-0.18:014:24Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:038.612:218.27:577.38:07-0.58:014:25Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:409.01:018.18:527.38:40-0.78:014:26New Moon30Thu
31Fri5:139.21:458.09:357.39:13-0.88:014:26New Moon31Fri
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 11:35 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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