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 : in 1h 10m at 1:01 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:118.02:516.27:211.36:414.94:148:02Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:397.93:406.87:480.67:325.44:148:03Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:097.94:207.48:16-0.28:185.74:138:04Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:427.94:557.88:46-0.89:016.04:138:05New Moon4Tue
5Wed2:177.95:308.29:19-1.49:436.24:128:06New Moon5Wed
6Thu2:547.86:048.59:54-1.810:286.34:128:07New Moon6Thu
7Fri3:337.76:418.710:33-2.011:186.24:118:07New Moon7Fri
8Sat4:167.57:198.911:14-1.94:118:08Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:057.27:598.912:146.011:58 AM-1.64:118:09Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:016.78:399.01:165.612:45-1.14:108:09Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:076.19:199.02:235.01:33-0.24:108:10First Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:265.59:598.93:294.12:250.94:108:11First Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:005.110:388.94:323.03:222.14:108:11First Quarter13Thu
14Fri11:555.311:188.95:281.84:253.34:108:12Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:376.06:170.65:334.34:108:12Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:516.97:03-0.56:405.14:108:13Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:398.73:477.77:46-1.47:425.64:108:13Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:218.64:368.38:27-2.08:405.94:108:13Full Moon18Tue
19Wed2:048.45:208.79:08-2.39:356.04:108:14Full Moon19Wed
20Thu2:498.16:028.99:48-2.210:306.04:108:14Full Moon20Thu
21Fri3:347.86:429.010:29-2.011:285.94:108:14Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:217.47:209.011:11-1.44:108:14Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:106.97:568.912:295.611:53 AM-0.84:118:15Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:016.38:308.71:325.212:360.14:118:15Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:585.79:018.62:354.61:191.04:118:15Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:045.29:308.43:344.02:032.04:128:15Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:284.810:008.34:283.32:493.14:128:15Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:424.910:318.15:162.53:434.14:138:15Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:395.55:571.74:465.04:138:14Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:466.26:341.05:545.64:148:14Waning Crescent30Sun
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 4:26 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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