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 3h 55m at 3:05 am (8.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Jun 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:288.67:029.310:42-3.611:216.84:158:02Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:128.27:559.311:30-3.34:148:03Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:017.78:499.312:356.812:21-2.64:138:04Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:577.09:419.22:076.51:14-1.74:138:05First Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:056.110:309.04:065.82:09-0.64:128:05First Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:305.411:138.95:274.83:050.74:128:06First Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:224.811:498.76:193.84:041.94:118:07First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:345.06:572.85:053.14:118:08Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:198.42:085.77:261.86:064.24:118:09Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:418.23:166.57:500.97:045.14:108:09Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:008.14:097.28:130.17:585.84:108:10Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:207.94:547.88:37-0.68:486.34:108:10Full Moon12Wed
13Thu1:447.85:338.39:04-1.19:366.74:108:11Full Moon13Thu
14Fri2:117.76:108.69:34-1.510:236.94:108:12Full Moon14Fri
15Sat2:427.66:458.710:07-1.711:137.04:108:12Full Moon15Sat
16Sun3:147.47:208.810:42-1.74:108:13Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:477.27:558.812:087.011:20 AM-1.64:108:13Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:197.08:308.81:096.812:01-1.44:108:13Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:576.69:058.82:166.512:44-1.04:108:14Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:046.19:398.83:196.01:28-0.44:108:14Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:325.510:108.84:065.32:140.44:108:14Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:065.010:418.84:464.23:041.54:108:14Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:504.911:118.85:252.93:592.74:118:15Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:505.46:041.45:023.94:118:15Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:276.36:45-0.16:075.04:118:15Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:148.93:347.47:26-1.57:115.94:128:15Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:498.94:288.38:09-2.78:116.54:128:15New Moon27Thu
28Fri1:288.95:168.98:53-3.49:096.84:138:15New Moon28Fri
29Sat2:138.86:029.29:38-3.710:086.94:138:15New Moon29Sat
30Sun3:038.56:479.310:25-3.511:106.84:148:14Waxing 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 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 1% 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 (1% 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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