Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 55m at 11:38 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:309.13:353.85:321.58:396:09First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:006.211:09 AM8.84:395.16:320.88:386:11First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:387.011:51 AM8.46:016.17:260.28:376:12Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:457.812:368.17:326.78:13-0.18:356:14Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:348.51:257.98:546.88:54-0.48:346:15Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:148.92:157.89:526.79:32-0.58:336:17Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:489.03:047.710:316.510:08-0.48:316:19Full Moon7Mon
8Tue6:189.13:507.611:046.310:43-0.38:306:20Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:449.04:357.611:365.911:18-0.18:286:22Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:078.95:197.412:115.58:266:23Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:268.96:057.212:485.18:256:25Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:478.86:536.912:270.81:274.58:236:27Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:118.87:456.51:021.52:083.98:226:28Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:388.78:466.21:362.42:513.38:206:30Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:078.610:005.92:123.33:372.68:186:31Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed9:398.411:456.02:504.34:271.98:176:33Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu10:128.23:395.35:211.18:156:35Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:046.510:51 AM8.14:526.26:170.48:136:36Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:157.311:38 AM8.16:246.77:13-0.48:116:38Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:598.012:368.27:416.88:06-1.18:106:39Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:348.51:408.38:406.68:56-1.68:086:41Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:078.92:458.49:306.19:44-1.88:066:42New Moon22Tue
23Wed5:399.13:498.510:175.510:30-1.68:046:44New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:119.34:528.411:064.611:16-1.08:026:46New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:429.35:538.111:563.88:006:47Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:149.36:567.712:01-0.112:482.97:596:49Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:479.28:047.312:471.01:422.17:576:50Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:219.09:226.81:352.32:381.57:556:52Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:568.711:006.72:253.73:351.07:536:53First Quarter29Tue
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 3:20 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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