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 2h 52m 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 - Sep 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:087.25:578.210:370.211:124.06:287:54New Moon1Sat
2Sun4:597.26:138.311:090.811:453.16:297:52New Moon2Sun
3Mon5:527.16:338.311:421.66:307:50Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:497.06:568.312:222.112:172.66:327:47Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:516.97:208.21:021.112:553.76:337:45Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:026.87:458.11:460.31:364.86:357:43Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:346.88:128.02:36-0.42:235.86:367:41First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:297.13:32-0.83:296.76:377:39First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:007.64:35-0.95:107.16:397:37First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:558.05:44-1.06:557.06:407:35Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:358.36:53-1.08:066.46:417:33Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:287.34:088.47:55-1.08:545.66:437:31Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:527.44:378.58:48-0.79:354.66:447:29Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:087.45:038.59:34-0.210:163.56:467:27Full Moon14Fri
15Sat4:167.55:268.510:160.610:562.46:477:25Full Moon15Sat
16Sun5:197.55:478.410:571.611:361.46:487:23Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:207.56:088.311:382.76:507:21Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:217.46:308.112:160.712:213.96:517:19Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:257.46:537.812:570.11:094.96:527:16Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:397.47:177.51:39-0.12:055.86:547:14Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:077.57:437.12:24-0.13:226.46:557:12Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:367.63:150.25:476.76:577:10Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:467.84:140.56:587:08Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:368.05:210.88:486.16:597:06Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:148.06:291.09:055.77:017:04Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:036.23:418.07:271.09:155.37:027:02Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:206.34:008.08:151.09:264.67:047:00Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:276.64:148.08:541.29:443.87:056:58Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:266.84:268.19:291.610:072.87:066:56New Moon29Sat
30Sun3:227.13:428.29:032.19:351.76:085:54New Moon30Sun
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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