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 08m at 1:16 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:036.88:578.01:195.912:53-0.34:527:23Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:426.59:498.02:235.91:390.04:507:25First Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:346.110:398.03:375.82:310.44:487:26First Quarter3Sat
4Sun8:475.811:258.14:475.33:280.84:477:28First Quarter4Sun
5Mon10:115.65:394.64:301.34:457:29First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:058.211:40 AM5.76:193.75:321.84:447:30Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:428.31:096.16:582.56:302.44:427:32Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:178.42:266.87:361.27:253.04:417:33Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:528.63:317.58:16-0.18:173.64:397:35Full Moon9Fri
10Sat2:288.74:308.18:58-1.39:084.34:387:36Full Moon10Sat
11Sun3:068.75:258.69:41-2.110:014.84:367:37Full Moon11Sun
12Mon3:478.66:198.910:26-2.510:575.34:357:39Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:298.37:149.011:13-2.511:595.64:347:40Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:157.98:099.012:01-2.14:327:41Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:057.39:068.91:115.712:52-1.44:317:43Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:016.610:028.82:355.41:46-0.54:307:44Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:095.810:548.64:114.92:420.54:297:45Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:345.311:418.55:334.23:421.64:277:46Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon11:295.16:293.44:452.54:267:48Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:218.31:145.57:092.65:483.44:257:49Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:548.12:286.17:391.86:464.14:247:50Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:198.03:246.78:041.17:384.74:237:51Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:417.94:117.28:290.58:245.14:227:52Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:047.84:517.68:56-0.19:075.54:217:54New Moon24Sat
25Sun2:317.75:288.09:24-0.69:495.84:207:55New Moon25Sun
26Mon3:027.66:028.29:55-0.910:316.04:197:56New Moon26Mon
27Tue3:357.56:368.410:28-1.111:176.14:187:57New Moon27Tue
28Wed4:117.37:128.511:04-1.24:177:58Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:487.07:508.612:086.211:43 AM-1.14:177:59Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:286.78:298.61:056.112:24-0.94:168:00Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:156.39:108.62:075.81:09-0.44:158:01Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 4:19 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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