Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 02m at 10:11 am (-2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:255.810:409.04:005.02:530.15:149:14Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:545.311:159.05:003.83:441.45:159:14Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue11:415.011:498.95:552.54:402.75:169:14Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:465.56:461.15:444.15:169:13Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:248.93:216.47:32-0.26:535.25:179:13Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:018.84:267.48:16-1.48:016.05:189:12Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:408.75:188.28:59-2.29:056.45:199:12Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:218.66:048.79:42-2.710:036.65:209:11New Moon8Sun
9Mon3:068.46:469.010:24-2.810:596.65:209:11New Moon9Mon
10Tue3:548.17:269.111:07-2.611:566.45:219:10New Moon10Tue
11Wed4:447.78:059.111:50-2.15:229:10Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:357.38:429.012:566.112:34-1.55:239:09Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:276.79:168.81:595.71:17-0.65:249:08Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:236.19:478.63:025.12:010.45:259:07Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:275.510:148.44:024.42:451.55:269:07First Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:465.010:408.24:583.73:302.65:279:06First Quarter16Mon
17Tue11:484.911:088.15:472.84:203.85:289:05First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:125.46:312.05:214.95:299:04First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:346.27:101.26:335.75:309:03Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:097.94:257.07:470.47:426.35:329:02Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:457.85:047.68:22-0.38:406.65:339:01Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:237.85:378.08:58-0.99:276.75:349:00Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:057.86:078.49:34-1.510:086.75:358:59Full Moon23Mon
24Tue2:517.96:368.610:12-1.910:486.65:368:58Full Moon24Tue
25Wed3:397.97:068.710:52-2.111:306.35:378:56Full Moon25Wed
26Thu4:317.87:368.811:33-2.15:398:55Full Moon26Thu
27Fri5:267.68:078.912:185.912:16-1.75:408:54Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:247.28:398.91:125.21:00-1.05:418:53Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:296.69:128.92:094.41:440.15:428:51Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:446.09:468.83:093.32:311.45:448:50Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue10:145.510:218.84:092.23:212.85:458:49Third Quarter31Tue
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 2:10 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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