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 49m 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 - Sep 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:057.96:32-0.67:306.26:287:53Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:077.33:548.37:32-0.78:436.06:307:51Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:167.24:348.58:26-0.79:305.66:317:49Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:237.25:098.59:13-0.510:065.16:327:47New Moon4Tue
5Wed3:237.25:398.49:55-0.310:384.66:347:45New Moon5Wed
6Thu4:157.36:058.310:330.211:114.06:357:43New Moon6Thu
7Fri5:037.26:268.111:110.711:463.56:377:40New Moon7Fri
8Sat5:507.16:458.011:481.46:387:38Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:387.07:047.912:222.912:252.26:397:36Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:286.87:277.71:002.41:053.16:417:34Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:246.77:547.51:391.91:474.06:427:32Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:306.58:247.32:211.52:354.96:437:30First Quarter12Wed
13Thu11:016.68:577.03:071.33:365.66:457:28First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:546.83:581.15:026.16:467:26First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:107.24:550.96:406.36:487:24First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:587.65:560.67:496.26:497:22Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:337.96:560.38:245.96:507:20Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:396.84:018.17:500.08:525.56:527:18Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:467.14:278.28:38-0.39:234.86:537:16Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:507.44:518.39:23-0.39:593.86:547:13Full Moon20Thu
21Fri3:527.75:178.510:060.010:382.86:567:11Full Moon21Fri
22Sat4:537.95:448.510:490.711:211.76:577:09Full Moon22Sat
23Sun5:548.06:148.611:331.66:597:07Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:577.96:458.512:070.712:192.77:007:05Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:047.87:198.312:56-0.11:093.97:017:03Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:207.77:568.01:48-0.62:064.97:037:01Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu10:487.78:387.62:43-0.83:185.87:046:59Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:177.93:43-0.64:546.27:066:57Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:318.24:48-0.37:056.17:076:55Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:288.44:570.17:245.56:085:53Waning Crescent30Sun
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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