Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:05 am (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 20m at 7:51 pm (8.5 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 - Oct 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:137.75:177.711:184.511:370.16:095:52Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:037.75:497.512:005.06:105:50Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:597.66:237.312:20-0.112:495.56:125:48Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:037.67:037.11:07-0.21:495.96:135:46Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:147.67:566.82:01-0.13:046.06:155:44Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri11:217.79:106.63:010.14:285.86:165:42Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:167.94:060.45:405.26:185:40Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:008.15:120.76:344.26:195:37Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:016.61:368.36:141.07:183.16:205:35Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:236.92:108.47:101.58:001.96:225:33Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:367.42:428.68:012.18:410.76:235:32New Moon11Wed
12Thu3:407.93:148.78:492.89:23-0.26:255:30New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:398.33:478.69:373.510:05-0.96:265:28New Moon13Fri
14Sat5:358.54:228.510:264.310:48-1.26:285:26Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:318.64:588.211:194.911:33-1.26:295:24Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:288.65:377.812:185.56:315:22Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:298.56:207.312:20-0.81:275.86:325:20Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:348.47:086.71:09-0.32:535.86:345:18First Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:378.38:086.22:030.44:365.66:355:16First Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:358.29:255.73:021.25:565.06:375:14First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:228.24:061.96:454.46:385:12First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:008.15:112.57:183.86:405:11Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:415.81:288.06:103.07:433.16:415:09Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:546.21:487.97:013.48:052.36:435:07Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:496.72:068.07:453.88:291.66:445:05Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:357.22:278.08:244.38:540.86:465:03Full Moon26Thu
27Fri4:167.62:528.09:024.79:230.16:475:02Full Moon27Fri
28Sat4:558.03:218.09:395.19:54-0.56:495:00Full Moon28Sat
29Sun5:358.33:528.010:185.510:29-0.96:504:58Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:188.54:247.811:005.911:08-1.16:524:57Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:048.64:597.611:496.111:51-1.16:534:55Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 10:58 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 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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