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 4h 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 - Jul 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:588.17:319.311:13-3.04:148:14Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:567.58:149.212:206.412:02-2.14:158:14Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:576.78:549.11:385.812:51-1.04:168:14Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:055.99:328.92:595.01:390.24:168:13First Quarter4Thu
5Fri8:275.210:058.74:114.12:291.64:178:13First Quarter5Fri
6Sat10:264.810:348.45:083.13:212.94:188:13First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:425.25:542.14:204.24:188:12First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:156.06:311.25:295.34:198:12Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:196.97:040.46:406.14:208:11Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:067.67:35-0.37:456.64:218:10Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:247.84:448.18:06-0.88:406.84:228:10Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:597.75:188.48:38-1.29:256.94:238:09Full Moon12Fri
13Sat1:387.65:498.69:12-1.410:056.94:248:08Full Moon13Sat
14Sun2:207.66:188.79:47-1.610:446.84:258:08Full Moon14Sun
15Mon3:047.56:468.710:23-1.711:266.64:268:07Full Moon15Mon
16Tue3:507.37:148.811:01-1.54:278:06Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:387.17:428.812:116.311:40 AM-1.24:288:05Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:326.78:118.81:015.712:20-0.64:298:04Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:356.18:408.81:535.01:010.24:308:03Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:495.69:108.82:464.01:441.44:318:02Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun9:185.29:418.73:382.82:302.74:328:01Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon11:145.310:148.74:301.53:244.14:348:00Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:206.05:220.24:335.34:357:59Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed2:417.06:13-1.05:516.24:367:58Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:367.97:02-2.07:046.74:377:57Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:168.64:218.57:51-2.68:076.84:387:56Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:098.55:018.98:38-3.09:046.64:407:54New Moon27Sat
28Sun2:078.45:409.09:25-2.99:586.34:417:53New Moon28Sun
29Mon3:068.26:169.010:11-2.510:535.84:427:52New Moon29Mon
30Tue4:047.86:519.010:56-1.911:515.34:437:50Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:027.37:248.811:41-1.04:457:49Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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