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 : 10:11 am (-2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 03m at 3:05 am (8.1 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 - Apr 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:558.53:387.69:242.89:271.25:496:40New Moon1Mon
2Tue4:198.64:387.810:021.610:092.15:476:41New Moon2Tue
3Wed4:458.75:398.010:440.410:533.15:456:43Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:148.76:448.011:29-0.611:404.25:436:44Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:448.57:548.012:17-1.25:416:46Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:188.39:148.012:335.31:09-1.45:396:47Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:547.910:418.11:376.12:05-1.35:376:49First Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:397.43:026.63:07-0.95:356:50First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:008.38:42 AM6.85:146.54:15-0.45:336:52First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:018.510:09 AM6.37:145.95:250.25:316:53Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:498.611:50 AM6.17:585.26:290.65:296:54Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:288.61:236.28:274.47:241.15:276:56Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:598.52:356.58:503.68:111.75:256:57Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:258.43:346.89:132.78:522.45:236:59Full Moon14Sun
15Mon3:448.24:257.19:381.99:303.15:217:00Full Moon15Mon
16Tue4:008.15:137.410:051.210:093.85:197:02Full Moon16Tue
17Wed4:167.95:597.610:340.510:494.65:177:03Full Moon17Wed
18Thu4:357.86:467.711:050.011:335.25:157:05Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:597.67:357.811:39-0.35:137:06Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:247.38:307.912:235.812:16-0.45:127:07Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:507.19:347.91:236.312:57-0.35:107:09Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:116.810:447.92:436.51:43-0.15:087:10Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue11:478.02:350.25:067:12Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:350.55:047:13Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:348.14:380.75:027:15Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:088.110:52 AM5.87:165.25:390.95:017:16Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:358.212:186.07:264.46:351.34:597:17Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:588.31:396.47:503.27:251.74:577:19Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:228.42:517.08:211.88:112.44:557:20Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue2:478.53:567.68:570.48:573.34:547:22New Moon30Tue
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 6:38 am — 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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