Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:25 am (3.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 15m at 7:03 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Oct 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:267.56:108.011:503.27:096:52Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:167.66:407.812:120.912:303.97:106:50Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:117.67:117.712:520.41:144.67:126:48Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:137.67:467.51:370.02:065.37:136:46Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:277.68:267.22:27-0.23:115.87:156:43First Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:487.79:216.93:23-0.24:336.07:166:41First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:007.94:26-0.16:015.97:186:39First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:558.25:340.17:125.37:196:37Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:398.46:400.38:034.57:206:35Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:206.73:178.57:410.58:463.57:226:33Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:397.13:508.68:350.99:262.47:236:31Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:497.54:208.69:241.510:061.47:256:29Full Moon12Tue
13Wed4:517.84:508.610:112.210:460.67:266:28Full Moon13Wed
14Thu5:498.15:198.510:573.111:26-0.17:286:26Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:458.25:498.211:453.97:296:24Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:418.36:207.912:08-0.512:374.77:316:22Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:418.36:547.512:51-0.51:365.47:326:20Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:458.27:307.01:36-0.32:485.87:346:18Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:548.28:136.52:240.14:256.07:356:16Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:018.23:160.66:315.87:376:14Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:008.24:151.27:395.37:386:12Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:468.25:191.78:174.87:406:11Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:238.26:232.18:414.27:416:09Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:215.72:498.17:202.48:593.67:436:07Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:356.13:098.18:092.79:172.97:446:05Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:326.63:288.18:513.09:392.17:466:03Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:207.03:508.29:293.410:041.37:476:02New Moon27Wed
28Thu5:057.54:158.210:073.910:320.57:496:00New Moon28Thu
29Fri5:497.94:438.210:454.411:05-0.37:505:58New Moon29Fri
30Sat6:368.25:138.111:265.011:42-0.97:525:57New Moon30Sat
31Sun7:258.55:458.012:115.57:535:55Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 9:44 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 6% 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 (6% 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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