Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 47m at 2:05 am (1.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:36 am (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Sep 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:207.15:458.011:042.311:402.25:286:54Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:086.96:137.911:393.05:296:52Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:006.86:437.812:191.712:163.75:306:50Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:596.67:167.61:021.312:574.45:326:48Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:106.57:527.51:490.91:455.15:336:46Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed10:416.68:357.42:430.62:485.75:346:44Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:136.83:430.34:106.05:366:42Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:157.24:460.15:305.95:376:40Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:597.65:48-0.26:345.45:396:37Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun2:347.96:45-0.47:254.65:406:35Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:037.53:068.27:37-0.38:123.75:416:33Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:127.73:378.48:25-0.18:572.65:436:31New Moon12Tue
13Wed3:177.94:088.69:110.59:421.65:446:29New Moon13Wed
14Thu4:198.04:408.69:571.310:290.85:456:27New Moon14Thu
15Fri5:208.05:148.610:432.211:170.25:476:25Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:227.95:498.511:323.25:486:23Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:287.76:278.212:06-0.212:264.15:496:21Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:417.57:077.712:58-0.21:274.95:516:19First Quarter18Mon
19Tue10:027.57:547.31:530.02:425.55:526:17First Quarter19Tue
20Wed11:237.68:496.82:530.44:145.75:546:15First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:307.73:570.85:535.55:556:13First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:247.95:051.27:015.15:566:10Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:067.96:081.47:424.65:586:08Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:376.32:397.97:011.68:104.15:596:06Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:436.63:057.87:451.98:353.56:016:04Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue2:366.83:237.88:222.28:592.96:026:02Full Moon26Tue
27Wed3:217.13:387.88:572.59:262.26:036:00Full Moon27Wed
28Thu4:037.33:567.89:312.99:541.66:055:58Full Moon28Thu
29Fri4:457.54:207.810:053.410:251.06:065:56Full Moon29Fri
30Sat5:277.64:477.810:403.910:590.56:085:54Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 5:20 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 maximum.

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 (19% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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