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 6h 35m 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 - Feb 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:279.22:268.19:517.19:39-1.47:395:10New Moon1Fri
2Sat5:529.23:178.110:256.710:17-1.47:375:11New Moon2Sat
3Sun6:179.34:098.011:056.210:56-1.17:365:13New Moon3Sun
4Mon6:439.45:047.611:505.511:36-0.47:355:15Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:109.46:057.212:394.67:335:16Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:389.37:136.612:160.61:313.67:325:18Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:089.38:356.112:571.82:262.57:305:19First Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:409.210:256.01:413.33:231.47:295:21First Quarter8Fri
9Sat9:139.02:314.74:230.47:275:23First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:406.69:51 AM8.83:386.05:22-0.47:265:24First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:107.510:36 AM8.65:106.96:20-1.07:245:26Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:068.411:31 AM8.46:437.37:14-1.47:225:27Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed3:498.912:358.27:577.18:04-1.67:215:29Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:269.21:408.18:536.88:50-1.57:195:31Full Moon14Thu
15Fri5:009.32:418.09:396.39:34-1.27:175:32Full Moon15Fri
16Sat5:329.33:387.810:225.710:15-0.77:165:34Full Moon16Sat
17Sun6:009.24:317.611:065.110:550.07:145:35Full Moon17Sun
18Mon6:269.15:237.211:494.411:340.97:125:37Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:488.96:186.812:343.87:105:39Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:108.77:186.412:132.01:193.17:095:40Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:338.58:326.112:523.22:042.57:075:42Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:588.310:296.11:344.32:512.07:055:43Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat8:268.02:235.43:421.67:035:45Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:466.68:58 AM7.73:336.34:361.27:015:46Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:067.39:36 AM7.55:176.95:310.87:005:48Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:527.810:26 AM7.37:007.06:250.46:585:49Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:268.211:27 AM7.38:006.97:130.06:565:51Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:538.512:317.48:286.77:57-0.46:545:53Waning Crescent28Thu
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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