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 6h 55m 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 - Feb 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:308.93:257.910:146.110:08-0.67:395:10Full Moon1Sun
2Mon5:539.14:127.810:515.610:44-0.47:375:11Full Moon2Mon
3Tue6:199.25:027.511:325.111:220.17:365:13Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:479.25:567.212:174.47:355:14Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:179.26:566.712:010.81:063.67:335:16Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:509.28:066.312:421.81:592.87:325:18Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:259.19:336.01:262.92:551.97:305:19Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun9:038.911:316.22:164.13:541.17:295:21Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon10:468.84:195.25:560.48:276:23Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:166.911:34 AM8.65:396.06:55-0.38:266:24Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:237.712:308.57:046.47:52-0.98:246:26Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:128.41:328.48:176.48:43-1.28:226:27Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:538.82:358.39:176.19:30-1.38:216:29New Moon13Fri
14Sat5:309.13:368.210:085.610:15-1.18:196:31New Moon14Sat
15Sun6:049.34:338.110:565.010:58-0.68:176:32New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:369.35:277.811:434.411:400.08:166:34New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:069.26:207.512:303.98:146:35Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:359.17:147.112:210.91:173.38:126:37Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:038.88:136.71:031.92:052.88:116:38Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:318.69:206.41:462.92:552.48:096:40Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:018.310:556.22:324.03:462.18:076:42First Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:348.03:244.94:401.88:056:43First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:576.410:12 AM7.74:315.75:371.68:036:45First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:256.910:57 AM7.55:586.36:331.38:016:46First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:227.411:50 AM7.37:266.47:261.08:006:48Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:017.812:487.28:306.38:120.77:586:49Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:318.11:477.39:106.18:530.47:566:51Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:568.22:437.59:405.79:310.27:546:53Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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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