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 7h 00m 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 - Apr 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:428.510:47 AM6.67:246.16:060.05:496:40Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:198.612:286.57:585.27:050.55:476:41Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:508.61:566.78:284.17:541.15:456:43Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:168.63:076.98:573.08:371.95:436:44New Moon4Wed
5Thu3:378.54:077.29:281.99:172.85:416:45New Moon5Thu
6Fri3:548.45:037.59:581.09:573.75:396:47New Moon6Fri
7Sat4:118.25:557.710:300.210:384.65:376:48New Moon7Sat
8Sun4:298.06:477.811:04-0.411:235.45:356:50Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:507.87:417.911:39-0.65:336:51Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:147.68:427.912:146.112:17-0.65:316:53Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:387.39:527.81:156.51:00-0.45:296:54Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:577.011:087.82:366.81:480.05:276:56First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:430.45:256:57First Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:117.93:460.85:236:58First Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:567.94:501.05:217:00First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:277.910:43 AM5.87:435.45:481.35:207:01Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:478.012:125.97:424.76:391.65:187:03Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:028.01:326.27:563.67:242.15:167:04Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:188.12:436.78:192.38:062.75:147:06Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:368.23:477.38:490.98:473.65:127:07Full Moon20Fri
21Sat2:598.44:467.89:22-0.59:294.55:107:09Full Moon21Sat
22Sun3:248.55:448.310:00-1.610:145.45:087:10Full Moon22Sun
23Mon3:518.56:438.610:42-2.411:036.25:067:11Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:218.57:468.711:28-2.811:596.75:057:13Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:548.38:538.712:18-2.75:037:14Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:327.910:038.61:077.11:13-2.25:017:16Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:227.311:068.62:407.02:13-1.54:597:17Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:416.611:598.65:126.53:18-0.64:587:19Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun10:235.97:315.55:250.45:568:20Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:428.612:195.58:114.46:301.45:548:21Waning Crescent30Mon
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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