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 2h 01m 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 - Aug 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:135.65:091.14:194.25:468:47Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:086.36:080.15:315.45:488:46Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:267.27:03-0.86:536.15:498:44Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:258.34:217.97:55-1.48:106.45:508:43Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:168.15:058.48:43-1.89:136.45:518:41Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:107.95:448.79:28-1.910:056.25:538:40New Moon6Mon
7Tue3:057.86:208.810:10-1.810:525.95:548:38New Moon7Tue
8Wed3:587.66:538.710:52-1.411:365.55:568:37New Moon8Wed
9Thu4:497.47:238.611:32-0.95:578:35New Moon9Thu
10Fri5:397.17:498.512:215.012:12-0.35:588:33Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:296.88:138.31:074.512:510.66:008:32Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:236.38:368.21:544.01:311.56:018:30Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:225.99:018.02:423.42:122.66:028:28Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:355.69:297.83:312.82:553.76:048:27First Quarter14Tue
15Wed11:245.510:017.64:202.23:464.76:058:25First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:456.05:111.64:555.66:068:23First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:056.76:021.16:206.26:088:21First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:537.36:530.57:376.46:098:19Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:037.34:287.77:41-0.18:316.56:108:18Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:557.44:578.08:25-0.69:106.36:128:16Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:517.55:248.29:08-1.19:456.06:138:14Full Moon21Tue
22Wed2:477.75:508.49:50-1.410:225.56:158:12Full Moon22Wed
23Thu3:437.96:168.510:31-1.411:024.96:168:10Full Moon23Thu
24Fri4:407.96:438.611:13-1.111:474.16:178:08Full Moon24Fri
25Sat5:397.77:128.711:55-0.46:198:06Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:407.47:438.712:373.112:390.66:208:04Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:477.08:168.61:292.21:251.86:218:03Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:036.68:518.52:251.32:143.16:238:01Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed10:376.49:298.23:230.63:104.46:247:59Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:296.74:240.04:225.56:267:57Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:007.35:28-0.45:536.16:277:55Third Quarter31Fri
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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