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 6h 32m 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 - May 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:187.29:368.11:296.21:17-0.95:528:23Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:397.010:358.22:306.52:01-0.85:508:25Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:326.711:368.23:486.62:52-0.65:488:26Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:48-0.35:478:28Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:308.39:28 AM6.07:025.94:500.15:458:29Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:138.411:14 AM5.77:185.15:540.65:448:30Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:498.412:505.87:494.16:561.25:428:32Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:218.52:216.28:232.77:531.95:418:33Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:508.63:416.89:001.38:462.75:398:35Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:208.74:507.59:39-0.29:363.65:388:36New Moon10Thu
11Fri3:518.85:528.110:19-1.410:274.55:368:37New Moon11Fri
12Sat4:238.76:508.611:02-2.211:195.35:358:39New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:578.57:478.911:45-2.75:348:40Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:348.28:459.012:175.912:31-2.65:328:41Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:137.79:459.01:246.31:19-2.25:318:43Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:577.110:448.92:486.42:10-1.55:308:44Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:496.411:418.84:506.13:04-0.65:298:45First Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:565.76:375.54:010.45:278:46First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:328.610:26 AM5.17:334.75:021.35:268:48First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:158.512:244.98:113.96:042.25:258:49First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:498.32:165.28:383.17:033.05:248:50Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:148.13:315.88:582.27:563.85:238:51Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:328.04:296.49:171.48:444.45:228:52Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:487.95:177.09:380.69:285.05:218:54Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:087.95:597.510:02-0.110:105.65:208:55Full Moon25Fri
26Sat3:337.86:388.010:29-0.810:526.05:198:56Full Moon26Sat
27Sun4:007.87:168.310:59-1.311:366.45:188:57Full Moon27Sun
28Mon4:297.67:558.511:33-1.65:178:58Full Moon28Mon
29Tue4:577.58:378.712:256.612:11-1.85:178:59Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:227.29:228.81:216.812:52-1.85:169:00Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:417.010:088.82:266.81:37-1.55:159:01Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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