Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 10:45 pm (5.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 50m at 6:09 pm (8.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Mar 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:088.56:427.012:021.312:483.67:516:55Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:288.47:326.812:382.11:263.17:506:56Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:518.38:296.61:143.02:062.57:486:58Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:188.29:366.41:513.92:472.07:466:59Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:467.911:116.42:304.83:331.67:447:01Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue9:177.73:185.74:241.27:427:02Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:296.79:51 AM7.54:326.45:200.87:407:04Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:467.310:36 AM7.46:126.86:200.37:387:05Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:297.811:38 AM7.37:336.87:18-0.17:367:07Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:028.212:487.48:246.68:11-0.67:347:08Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:298.51:587.79:036.19:00-0.97:327:10Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:568.63:057.99:415.39:45-0.97:307:11New Moon12Mon
13Tue5:228.84:098.110:214.410:30-0.57:287:13New Moon13Tue
14Wed5:498.95:118.111:043.311:140.27:267:14New Moon14Wed
15Thu6:179.06:148.011:512.211:581.27:237:16Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:479.07:187.812:391.27:217:17Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:188.98:297.512:442.51:300.47:197:19Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:528.79:507.41:333.72:23-0.17:177:20Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:288.311:267.42:294.93:20-0.37:157:21First Quarter19Mon
20Tue9:087.93:395.94:20-0.27:137:23First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:007.79:58 AM7.35:156.45:250.07:117:24First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:128.111:03 AM6.97:316.36:330.27:097:26Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:068.412:256.68:555.97:360.47:077:27Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:498.51:496.59:355.48:290.77:057:29Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:248.52:596.710:004.89:140.97:037:30Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:538.43:556.910:194.39:531.37:017:32Full Moon26Mon
27Tue5:158.34:437.010:413.610:291.76:597:33Full Moon27Tue
28Wed5:328.25:277.111:073.011:032.36:577:35Full Moon28Wed
29Thu5:468.16:107.211:352.311:382.96:557:36Full Moon29Thu
30Fri6:048.06:557.312:061.76:537:37Full Moon30Fri
31Sat6:267.97:427.312:153.712:391.26:517:39Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 8:27 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 0% 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 (0% 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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