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 : 12:19 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 44m at 6:18 am (7.1 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 - Dec 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:488.811:275.24:032.27:024.18:395:20Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:228.85:003.07:243.28:415:19Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:095.512:568.96:023.77:512.08:425:19Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:426.11:308.97:044.48:220.88:435:18Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:497.02:049.08:015.08:57-0.48:445:18Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:427.92:419.18:545.59:35-1.58:455:18New Moon6Sun
7Mon5:318.63:199.19:456.010:16-2.38:475:18New Moon7Mon
8Tue6:189.24:029.010:376.310:59-2.78:485:17New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:059.64:488.811:326.511:45-2.78:495:17Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:529.85:398.412:336.58:505:17Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:409.86:347.812:33-2.31:426.28:515:17Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:299.87:387.01:23-1.53:005.88:525:17Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:179.78:526.22:14-0.54:255.08:525:17First Quarter13Sun
14Mon11:039.610:265.63:080.85:464.08:535:17First Quarter14Mon
15Tue11:479.44:052.16:493.08:545:17First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:325.512:289.25:083.47:372.08:555:18Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:206.11:059.06:174.68:151.18:565:18Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:367.01:378.77:265.58:470.48:565:18Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:347.82:088.58:296.19:17-0.28:575:18Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:218.42:378.39:256.59:47-0.68:575:19Full Moon20Sun
21Mon6:018.83:098.210:156.710:18-0.88:585:19Full Moon21Mon
22Tue6:379.13:438.011:016.810:50-0.98:595:20Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:109.24:207.811:476.811:24-0.88:595:20Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:419.35:007.612:356.78:595:21Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:109.35:427.31:266.69:005:22Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:399.36:276.912:36-0.32:206.39:005:22Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:099.37:186.41:140.23:165.89:005:23Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:409.38:195.91:520.84:095.29:015:24Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:139.29:335.42:321.64:584.59:015:25Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed10:479.211:045.23:162.55:433.69:015:25Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu11:229.14:063.56:282.69:015:26Third Quarter31Thu
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 9:18 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 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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