Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 55m at 7:38 am (-2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:157.46:228.59:55-1.010:516.65:468:48New Moon1Wed
2Thu3:087.46:448.510:30-1.111:196.25:478:46New Moon2Thu
3Fri3:587.47:038.511:04-1.011:525.85:488:45New Moon3Fri
4Sat4:477.27:218.511:38-0.75:508:44New Moon4Sat
5Sun5:376.97:408.612:295.212:11-0.25:518:42Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:326.68:018.61:094.412:440.75:528:41Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:336.28:258.61:523.41:191.75:548:39Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:435.88:498.52:362.41:543.05:558:37First Quarter8Wed
9Thu10:115.79:168.43:241.32:324.35:568:36First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:215.94:160.33:185.55:588:34First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:316.75:13-0.54:296.65:598:32First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:367.56:13-1.26:117.26:008:31Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:178.17:14-1.87:387.36:028:29Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:128.34:538.58:11-2.28:436.96:038:27Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:268.25:258.79:04-2.49:366.36:048:26Full Moon15Wed
16Thu2:398.25:558.89:53-2.210:265.66:068:24Full Moon16Thu
17Fri3:488.16:248.810:38-1.711:154.76:078:22Full Moon17Fri
18Sat4:537.86:508.811:21-0.96:088:20Full Moon18Sat
19Sun5:567.47:158.712:053.712:030.36:108:18Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:016.97:408.612:562.712:441.66:118:17Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:116.58:048.31:461.91:273.06:138:15Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:366.38:298.02:351.22:134.36:148:13Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:276.38:567.73:260.73:095.56:158:11Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:196.84:180.54:316.46:178:09Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:397.45:160.46:416.86:188:07Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:317.96:170.38:436.76:198:05Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:118.17:160.29:266.56:218:03Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:136.84:428.28:090.19:456.26:228:01Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:216.95:088.28:53-0.19:595.96:247:59Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:227.05:278.19:31-0.110:185.46:257:58New Moon30Thu
31Fri3:167.15:438.110:050.010:424.86:267:56New Moon31Fri
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 12:05 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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