Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 8:01 pm (7.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 06m at 4:32 pm (8.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Nov 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:378.51:23-0.16:564:53Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu11:268.52:180.46:574:51Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:028.53:170.86:594:50Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:288.54:191.37:084.87:004:48Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:498.65:191.97:123.67:024:47Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:385.91:108.76:142.67:342.17:034:45Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:046.61:328.87:053.48:040.57:054:44Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:167.41:578.97:544.48:39-1.17:064:42New Moon8Wed
9Thu4:188.22:239.18:415.49:17-2.37:084:41New Moon9Thu
10Fri5:158.92:529.19:306.29:59-3.17:094:40New Moon10Fri
11Sat6:129.43:259.010:236.910:44-3.47:114:38Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:099.64:018.711:217.411:32-3.27:124:37Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:089.64:438.312:327.57:144:36Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:089.55:357.612:24-2.52:097.37:164:35Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:069.46:496.71:20-1.54:486.67:174:33First Quarter15Wed
16Thu10:589.38:265.92:19-0.45:565.67:194:32First Quarter16Thu
17Fri11:429.210:255.43:210.86:394.57:204:31First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:189.04:242.17:123.37:224:30Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:375.512:468.85:273.27:382.27:234:29Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:106.21:078.66:264.38:011.17:244:28Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:197.01:228.47:215.38:230.27:264:27Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:147.81:368.38:126.18:47-0.57:274:26Full Moon22Wed
23Thu5:008.41:538.29:016.79:13-1.07:294:25Full Moon23Thu
24Fri5:418.92:128.19:497.29:42-1.37:304:24Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:209.12:327.910:397.510:14-1.57:324:24Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:579.32:417.811:357.610:49-1.47:334:23Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:359.311:28-1.27:344:22Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:159.27:364:21Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:569.212:09-0.87:374:21Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:349.112:54-0.47:384:20Third Quarter30Thu
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 6:16 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 12% 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 Waning Crescent (12% 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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