Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 9:55 pm (6.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 12m at 5:39 pm (8.7 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 - May 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:538.61:526.18:063.17:112.04:537:23Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:218.53:056.68:331.98:002.94:517:24Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:448.44:067.19:000.98:453.84:497:26Full Moon3Sat
4Sun3:038.35:007.69:290.09:304.64:487:27Full Moon4Sun
5Mon3:228.15:518.09:59-0.710:165.44:467:28Full Moon5Mon
6Tue3:437.96:398.310:31-1.211:066.04:447:30Full Moon6Tue
7Wed4:067.77:288.511:06-1.34:437:31Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:317.48:198.512:036.411:43 AM-1.34:417:33Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:577.19:128.41:146.712:23-1.04:407:34Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:176.710:088.42:556.71:07-0.54:397:35Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:008.31:560.04:377:37Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon11:438.22:500.54:367:38Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:471.14:347:39Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:158.210:10 AM5.27:124.84:461.64:337:41Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:408.211:45 AM5.27:153.95:422.24:327:42Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:008.21:175.67:292.96:332.94:307:43Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:218.22:356.27:521.67:223.74:297:45Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:448.33:397.08:200.28:084.54:287:46Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon2:098.44:367.88:53-1.28:555.34:277:47New Moon19Mon
20Tue2:378.55:308.49:31-2.39:436.04:267:48New Moon20Tue
21Wed3:068.56:248.810:12-3.110:356.64:247:50New Moon21Wed
22Thu3:388.47:199.110:57-3.411:347.04:237:51Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:158.28:169.111:46-3.34:227:52Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:597.89:149.112:467.112:39-2.74:217:53Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:567.110:099.12:186.81:35-1.94:207:54First Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:156.310:589.04:366.12:33-0.84:197:55First Quarter26Mon
27Tue8:535.511:418.95:545.13:340.44:197:56First Quarter27Tue
28Wed10:505.16:383.94:361.64:187:58First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:188.812:545.37:122.65:382.84:177:59Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:488.72:246.07:421.46:373.94:168:00Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:138.53:326.88:080.47:324.94:158:01Waxing Gibbous31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9444900)

Common Questions About Port Townsend, WA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Port Townsend, WA today?

Slack tide in Port Townsend, WA is approximately 7:47 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 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA