Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 10:55 am (-1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 00m at 4:12 am (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - May 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:278.211:13 AM5.38:104.85:551.75:518:24First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:078.112:555.38:394.26:562.25:508:25Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed2:378.02:265.68:583.57:492.75:488:27Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:587.93:326.09:152.88:343.15:468:28Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:147.94:236.59:352.09:153.65:458:29Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:337.95:097.09:581.19:544.15:438:31Full Moon6Sat
7Sun3:568.05:527.510:240.310:324.75:428:32Full Moon7Sun
8Mon4:227.96:357.810:54-0.511:135.25:408:34Full Moon8Mon
9Tue4:517.97:218.211:28-1.111:575.75:398:35Full Moon9Tue
10Wed5:217.88:098.412:06-1.65:378:36Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:527.69:028.512:466.112:49-1.85:368:38Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:247.39:588.61:456.41:35-1.75:358:39Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:037.010:558.62:556.42:27-1.45:338:40Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:036.511:498.64:196.23:23-0.85:328:42Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon9:305.95:465.64:23-0.15:318:43Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:378.611:07 AM5.66:504.65:270.75:298:44Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:188.712:515.57:353.46:311.65:288:45Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:558.72:316.08:152.17:322.55:278:47Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:288.73:506.78:520.88:283.45:268:48Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:598.74:557.49:30-0.39:214.25:258:49New Moon20Sat
21Sun3:308.65:518.010:07-1.310:135.05:248:50New Moon21Sun
22Mon4:018.46:438.510:45-1.911:055.65:238:52New Moon22Mon
23Tue4:348.27:338.811:25-2.15:228:53New Moon23Tue
24Wed5:087.88:238.912:026.012:05-2.15:218:54Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:447.49:128.91:066.312:48-1.75:208:55Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:236.910:028.82:216.31:32-1.15:198:56Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:086.410:518.73:586.12:19-0.45:188:57Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:035.811:358.55:425.63:080.45:178:58First Quarter28Sun
29Mon9:135.26:445.04:011.25:168:59First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:148.410:41 AM4.87:244.34:572.15:169:00First Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:448.212:314.87:523.55:552.95:159:01First Quarter31Wed
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 7:33 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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