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 58m 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 - Jul 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:316.97:090.26:556.04:148:14Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:188.04:077.47:43-0.57:476.34:158:14Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:598.04:397.98:18-1.28:336.34:168:14New Moon3Wed
4Thu1:418.05:098.38:54-1.79:176.34:178:13New Moon4Thu
5Fri2:278.05:408.69:33-2.010:026.14:178:13New Moon5Fri
6Sat3:167.96:138.810:13-2.110:525.84:188:12New Moon6Sat
7Sun4:087.76:469.010:56-1.911:465.34:198:12Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:057.37:219.111:40-1.44:208:11Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:066.77:579.112:454.612:25-0.54:218:11Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:156.18:359.11:473.71:120.64:218:10First Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:355.69:139.02:512.82:021.94:228:09First Quarter11Thu
12Fri10:185.39:548.93:531.82:583.24:238:09First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:165.74:540.84:034.44:248:08First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:476.55:51-0.15:185.34:258:07Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:517.36:42-0.86:335.84:268:06Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:098.43:427.97:29-1.37:396.04:278:06Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:598.24:258.48:12-1.68:366.04:288:05Full Moon17Wed
18Thu1:498.05:038.68:53-1.69:275.84:308:04Full Moon18Thu
19Fri2:387.85:388.79:32-1.410:155.64:318:03Full Moon19Fri
20Sat3:277.56:108.710:11-1.111:025.24:328:02Full Moon20Sat
21Sun4:147.26:408.610:50-0.611:504.84:338:01Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:026.97:068.511:290.14:348:00Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:526.47:318.412:404.412:080.94:357:59Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:466.07:588.31:293.812:471.74:367:57Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:475.68:278.22:203.31:272.74:387:56Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri9:015.38:598.13:102.72:093.74:397:55Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat10:545.29:347.94:012.12:584.64:407:54Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:095.74:511.54:035.44:417:52Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:196.45:400.95:205.94:437:51Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:027.06:250.26:296.24:447:50Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed3:357.47:08-0.47:236.24:457:48Waning Crescent31Wed
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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