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 5h 43m 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 - Apr 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:517.88:357.312:534.41:150.76:497:40Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:187.69:377.31:355.11:540.46:467:42Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:457.310:547.32:245.82:380.36:447:43Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:127.13:286.33:290.26:427:45Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:247.58:40 AM6.84:556.64:270.26:407:46Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:357.79:46 AM6.66:366.55:310.26:387:48Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:238.011:18 AM6.57:356.16:360.16:367:49Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:588.212:446.68:105.57:350.16:347:50Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:288.32:046.98:444.58:280.36:327:52Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:558.53:187.39:213.39:170.76:307:53Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:228.64:267.610:002.010:041.46:287:55New Moon11Wed
12Thu4:508.75:308.010:410.810:502.36:267:56New Moon12Thu
13Fri5:198.86:338.211:25-0.411:373.46:247:58New Moon13Fri
14Sat5:518.77:368.312:11-1.26:237:59Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:248.58:438.312:284.412:58-1.66:218:01Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:598.19:558.31:265.31:48-1.56:198:02Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:387.611:128.32:356.02:42-1.26:178:03First Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:247.04:076.33:39-0.66:158:05First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:258.49:23 AM6.36:316.04:420.16:138:06First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:268.410:45 AM5.87:595.45:500.86:118:08First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:168.412:275.68:444.86:551.46:098:09Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:568.42:065.79:144.17:521.96:078:11Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:288.23:196.19:343.48:402.46:068:12Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:518.14:156.59:512.79:222.96:048:13Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:077.95:036.910:112.010:003.56:028:15Full Moon25Wed
26Thu4:207.95:467.210:341.210:364.16:008:16Full Moon26Thu
27Fri4:377.86:287.511:010.511:144.75:598:18Full Moon27Fri
28Sat5:007.87:107.811:30-0.111:545.25:578:19Full Moon28Sat
29Sun5:257.67:547.912:02-0.55:558:21Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:527.48:428.112:395.712:37-0.85:538:22Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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