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 : 1:01 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 31m at 7:23 am (6.7 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 - Mar 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:168.56:327.012:152.66:525:54Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:418.37:256.712:083.112:572.36:505:56Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:108.18:266.512:483.91:402.06:485:58Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:437.99:476.41:314.72:281.76:465:59First Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:197.611:456.52:225.43:201.56:446:01First Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:017.43:316.04:171.36:426:02First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:116.99:51 AM7.24:586.35:151.06:406:04First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:007.310:51 AM7.26:146.36:110.76:386:05Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:347.711:57 AM7.27:076.07:010.46:366:07Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:018.01:027.47:475.47:470.16:346:08Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:278.22:047.78:244.78:300.16:326:10Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:528.53:047.99:023.89:130.36:306:11Full Moon12Wed
13Thu4:208.74:028.09:442.89:560.86:286:13Full Moon13Thu
14Fri4:508.95:018.110:281.910:391.56:266:14Full Moon14Fri
15Sat5:238.96:007.911:141.011:252.46:246:16Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:588.97:047.712:040.36:216:17Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:358.88:157.512:153.412:57-0.16:196:18Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:168.59:397.41:094.31:53-0.26:176:20Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:018.011:097.52:145.22:54-0.16:156:21Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu8:557.53:345.73:590.26:136:23Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:277.810:01 AM7.15:115.85:080.56:116:24Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:278.111:21 AM6.86:455.46:130.76:096:26Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:158.312:456.77:464.97:101.06:076:27Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:558.41:576.88:254.37:581.36:056:29Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:278.42:557.08:563.78:391.76:036:30New Moon25Tue
26Wed3:548.33:457.29:243.09:172.16:016:32New Moon26Wed
27Thu4:158.24:297.39:532.59:542.65:596:33New Moon27Thu
28Fri4:348.15:117.410:241.910:313.25:576:35New Moon28Fri
29Sat4:548.05:537.510:571.411:093.75:556:36New Moon29Sat
30Sun5:187.96:367.511:311.111:494.35:536:37Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:467.77:237.412:090.85:516:39Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 10:12 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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