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 (tomorrow) : in 49m at 9:55 pm (6.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:026.77:558.712:504.612:250.24:467:48Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:076.08:238.51:493.91:091.44:477:46Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:275.58:508.22:463.11:552.84:497:45First Quarter3Sat
4Sun10:255.39:188.03:412.32:464.14:507:43First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:355.84:331.63:515.24:517:42First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:036.65:231.05:156.14:537:40First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:597.36:100.56:416.54:547:39Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:417.86:530.07:506.64:557:37Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:158.17:34-0.48:356.64:577:35Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:387.34:448.38:13-0.79:076.54:587:34Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:297.45:108.48:50-1.09:366.34:597:32Full Moon11Sun
12Mon2:197.55:348.49:26-1.110:085.95:017:30Full Moon12Mon
13Tue3:097.55:568.510:03-1.110:445.55:027:29Full Moon13Tue
14Wed3:597.46:208.510:40-0.811:244.85:037:27Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:517.26:458.611:18-0.35:057:25Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:496.97:128.612:094.011:57 AM0.55:067:24Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:526.57:418.512:583.112:371.75:077:22Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:076.18:128.41:502.11:212.95:097:20Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:405.98:458.32:451.12:104.35:107:18Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue11:436.29:238.23:420.23:145.45:127:16Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:247.04:43-0.64:386.35:137:14Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu2:287.75:44-1.16:076.65:147:13Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:158.26:42-1.67:206.55:167:11Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:107.93:558.57:36-1.88:166.15:177:09Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:187.84:308.78:25-1.79:035.65:187:07New Moon25Sun
26Mon2:227.85:028.79:11-1.59:485.05:207:05New Moon26Mon
27Tue3:227.75:328.69:54-0.910:324.35:217:03New Moon27Tue
28Wed4:187.55:588.510:36-0.111:173.65:227:01Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:147.26:238.311:170.85:246:59Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:116.86:468.112:022.911:59 AM1.95:256:57Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat7:146.57:117.912:482.312:433.15:276:55Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 12:30 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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