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 3h 05m 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 - Dec 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:089.11:400.27:404:20Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat10:379.19:115.32:281.06:014.97:414:19Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun11:049.111:075.23:202.06:023.67:424:19Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:299.14:173.26:272.17:434:18Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:085.811:55 AM9.25:194.46:590.47:444:18Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:396.912:229.36:225.67:35-1.27:454:18Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:448.012:519.47:236.68:14-2.57:474:18New Moon7Thu
8Fri4:379.01:249.58:207.38:56-3.47:484:17New Moon8Fri
9Sat5:269.62:039.49:167.79:41-3.77:494:17New Moon9Sat
10Sun6:1410.02:489.210:137.910:28-3.67:504:17New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:0110.03:408.811:167.811:17-3.17:514:17Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:4810.04:398.212:297.57:524:17Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:349.95:437.412:06-2.21:586.97:524:17Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:179.76:576.412:57-1.03:355.97:534:17First Quarter14Thu
15Fri9:579.58:285.51:470.44:504.87:544:17First Quarter15Fri
16Sat10:319.310:425.12:371.95:433.67:554:18First Quarter16Sat
17Sun11:009.13:303.46:232.47:564:18First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:055.611:22 AM8.84:304.86:541.37:564:18Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:386.711:42 AM8.65:416.17:220.47:574:18Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed3:407.712:028.46:567.07:50-0.37:574:19Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:268.512:248.38:067.58:18-0.87:584:19Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:049.112:508.29:077.88:48-1.27:594:20Full Moon22Fri
23Sat5:389.41:218.110:007.99:21-1.47:594:20Full Moon23Sat
24Sun6:109.51:568.010:447.99:56-1.47:594:21Full Moon24Sun
25Mon6:409.52:357.911:277.810:33-1.48:004:22Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:109.53:157.712:127.68:004:22Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:399.54:007.41:037.38:004:23Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:079.54:586.91:566.88:014:24Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:339.56:136.312:28-0.32:456.08:014:25Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:009.57:405.61:070.53:305.08:014:25Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun9:269.49:235.31:461.74:133.78:014:26Third Quarter31Sun
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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