Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 47m at 12:19 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:178.43:357.610:105.210:080.17:526:54Full Moon1Sun
2Mon5:388.54:267.710:414.610:440.37:506:56Full Moon2Mon
3Tue6:018.75:177.711:173.911:220.67:486:57Full Moon3Tue
4Wed6:278.86:107.711:563.17:466:59Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:568.87:067.512:011.212:402.37:447:00Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:288.88:077.212:432.11:271.57:427:02Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:028.79:187.01:273.02:180.97:407:03Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:398.510:456.92:164.13:140.47:387:05Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:218.33:145.04:140.17:367:06Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:267.110:11 AM7.94:285.75:200.07:347:08Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:517.511:12 AM7.65:586.16:26-0.17:327:09Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:528.012:247.47:255.97:29-0.17:307:11Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:398.41:407.38:315.48:25-0.17:287:12Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:188.62:527.49:214.89:140.27:267:14Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:528.73:557.510:024.19:580.57:247:15New Moon15Sun
16Mon5:228.74:507.610:413.410:391.17:227:17New Moon16Mon
17Tue5:498.65:427.611:182.711:201.77:207:18New Moon17Tue
18Wed6:148.56:317.511:572.17:187:20New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:388.37:217.412:012.512:361.77:167:21Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:038.18:147.212:433.31:161.37:147:23Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:317.99:137.11:284.11:591.27:127:24Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:027.610:257.02:174.82:441.17:107:25Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:387.311:567.03:165.53:331.27:087:27First Quarter23Mon
24Tue9:196.94:315.94:281.37:067:28First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:197.210:11 AM6.66:036.05:281.37:037:30First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:177.411:14 AM6.47:295.96:291.37:017:31First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:577.612:246.48:175.57:241.26:597:33Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:277.81:346.68:455.18:131.16:577:34Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:507.92:386.89:104.48:561.16:557:36Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:128.13:367.29:383.69:361.36:537:37Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:368.34:327.510:102.710:161.66:517:39Full Moon31Tue
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 3:53 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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