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 6h 04m 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 - Apr 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:058.35:167.910:110.310:213.75:496:40New Moon1Fri
2Sat4:358.46:108.010:51-0.511:044.45:476:41Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:088.37:078.011:35-1.011:515.05:456:43Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:438.28:107.912:23-1.35:436:44Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:238.09:217.912:455.61:16-1.25:416:46Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:107.610:357.91:516.02:14-0.95:396:47First Quarter6Wed
7Thu8:107.111:428.03:146.03:16-0.45:376:49First Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:276.64:505.74:240.25:356:50First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:378.111:00 AM6.36:144.95:310.85:336:51Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:218.212:386.37:104.06:321.45:316:53Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:588.32:036.77:512.97:272.15:296:54Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:298.43:107.18:271.98:152.75:276:56Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:578.34:077.59:011.09:013.45:256:57Full Moon13Wed
14Thu3:228.24:597.89:350.39:454.15:236:59Full Moon14Thu
15Fri3:478.15:478.010:09-0.310:294.75:217:00Full Moon15Fri
16Sat4:148.06:348.110:45-0.611:175.25:197:02Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:437.77:218.111:22-0.65:177:03Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:167.58:118.012:085.612:02-0.55:157:04Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:527.29:057.91:065.912:45-0.15:147:06Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:326.810:027.82:136.01:310.35:127:07Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:206.410:577.73:325.92:220.85:107:09Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:206.011:437.74:575.63:171.35:087:10Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat9:345.66:015.14:161.85:067:12Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:187.710:57 AM5.56:374.45:152.35:047:13Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:457.712:245.77:043.66:112.75:037:14Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:097.81:446.17:292.67:003.25:017:16Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:357.92:496.77:581.57:463.74:597:17Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:038.13:457.38:290.38:304.24:577:19New Moon28Thu
29Fri2:338.24:367.99:04-0.79:144.74:567:20New Moon29Fri
30Sat3:068.35:278.39:43-1.610:005.24:547:22New Moon30Sat
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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