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 6h 48m 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 - Jan 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:0210.06:236.912:04-1.41:425.58:014:27Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:369.97:446.012:500.02:524.38:014:28First Quarter2Wed
3Thu9:089.79:335.41:361.63:583.08:014:29First Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:389.511:585.72:223.34:551.88:014:30First Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:079.33:155.05:460.88:014:31First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:546.710:36 AM8.94:266.46:300.08:004:32Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:067.811:06 AM8.65:597.37:10-0.68:004:33Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:548.611:40 AM8.47:337.77:48-0.98:004:34Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:329.112:208.28:507.88:24-1.17:594:36Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:069.41:078.19:407.78:59-1.17:594:37Full Moon10Thu
11Fri5:379.41:578.010:137.59:35-1.17:594:38Full Moon11Fri
12Sat6:059.42:477.910:457.310:10-0.97:584:39Full Moon12Sat
13Sun6:309.33:357.711:206.910:45-0.77:584:41Full Moon13Sun
14Mon6:519.34:237.411:596.511:19-0.27:574:42Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:119.35:136.912:425.97:564:43Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:309.36:096.41:255.27:564:45Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:529.27:145.912:241.32:094.37:554:46Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:169.28:345.512:552.52:523.27:544:48Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:409.110:275.51:263.73:382.17:534:49Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:069.01:565.04:261.07:534:51Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:329.05:18-0.17:524:52Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue10:039.06:11-1.17:514:53Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:368.310:46 AM9.06:048.07:03-1.97:504:55Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:078.911:47 AM9.17:218.17:54-2.57:494:57Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:389.412:589.18:217.88:43-2.87:484:58New Moon25Fri
26Sat5:099.62:099.09:157.39:30-2.77:475:00New Moon26Sat
27Sun5:399.73:178.710:086.610:16-2.27:455:01New Moon27Sun
28Mon6:099.84:238.211:045.611:00-1.37:445:03Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:389.85:297.612:014.67:435:04Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:079.76:396.912:593.57:425:06Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:359.68:006.312:251.51:562.57:415:07Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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