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 5h 00m 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 - Mar 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:338.33:244.94:350.77:516:55First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:487.010:15 AM7.84:405.95:370.67:496:56First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:147.511:05 AM7.46:216.46:400.57:476:58First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:158.012:057.18:136.47:370.57:456:59Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:018.41:127.09:196.18:270.57:437:01Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:388.52:177.09:555.89:100.57:417:02Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:098.53:127.110:175.49:480.67:397:04Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:348.53:597.210:395.010:220.87:377:06Full Moon8Wed
9Thu5:538.44:447.311:054.510:561.17:357:07Full Moon9Thu
10Fri6:108.45:277.311:333.911:291.57:337:09Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:278.46:127.212:053.37:317:10Full Moon11Sat
12Sun6:498.37:007.112:032.112:392.77:297:11Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:148.37:517.012:382.81:162.17:277:13Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:428.18:506.91:143.61:561.57:257:14Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:118.010:016.81:544.42:411.07:237:16Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:427.811:356.82:405.33:310.67:217:17Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:177.63:406.04:290.37:197:19Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:187.210:03 AM7.45:046.45:320.07:177:20Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:257.711:09 AM7.36:346.56:37-0.37:157:22Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:118.112:267.37:436.17:37-0.57:137:23Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:488.41:447.48:345.58:32-0.67:117:25Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:218.62:577.79:194.69:22-0.47:097:26Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:518.84:057.910:033.510:090.17:077:28New Moon23Thu
24Fri5:218.95:088.010:472.410:550.97:047:29New Moon24Fri
25Sat5:508.96:108.011:321.511:411.87:027:31New Moon25Sat
26Sun6:218.87:127.912:180.67:007:32Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:528.68:177.812:292.91:060.16:587:33Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:258.39:307.61:204.01:55-0.26:567:35Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:007.910:527.62:185.02:47-0.16:547:36First Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:387.43:295.73:420.16:527:38First Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:187.79:24 AM6.95:046.14:420.56:507:39First Quarter31Fri
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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