Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:16 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 01m at 7:27 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Sep 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:177.86:06-0.36:545.45:286:53Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:067.43:018.17:02-0.37:515.05:306:51Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:147.43:398.37:52-0.28:364.45:316:49Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:177.44:128.38:360.09:153.95:326:47Full Moon4Thu
5Fri3:137.44:408.39:170.59:533.35:346:45Full Moon5Fri
6Sat4:037.45:068.29:571.010:312.85:356:43Full Moon6Sat
7Sun4:517.35:298.110:361.711:092.35:366:41Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:397.25:537.911:162.411:491.95:386:38Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:287.16:197.711:583.25:396:36Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:216.96:497.512:311.612:434.05:416:34Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:226.77:237.31:151.51:334.75:426:32Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:396.68:017.02:031.42:345.35:436:30Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat11:176.78:476.82:551.43:515.75:456:28Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:367.03:531.35:175.85:466:26Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:287.24:531.26:255.65:476:24Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:057.55:511.07:085.35:496:22Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:337.76:430.87:394.85:506:20Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:536.92:587.97:280.78:104.25:526:18Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:537.23:238.18:110.68:433.35:536:16New Moon19Fri
20Sat2:507.53:508.28:520.89:202.45:546:14New Moon20Sat
21Sun3:467.84:198.49:331.310:001.45:566:11New Moon21Sun
22Mon4:427.94:518.510:161.910:440.65:576:09Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:408.05:268.511:012.711:31-0.15:596:07Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:407.96:038.311:503.66:006:05Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:477.86:448.112:22-0.512:454.46:016:03Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri9:037.77:307.71:16-0.61:505.16:036:01First Quarter26Fri
27Sat10:267.78:267.32:15-0.43:105.56:045:59First Quarter27Sat
28Sun11:437.99:346.83:20-0.14:445.56:055:57First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:468.14:280.36:145.16:075:55Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:378.25:360.77:154.56:085:53Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 10:21 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 12% 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 (12% 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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