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 7h 45m at 7:38 am (-2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 4:32 pm (8.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Feb 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:029.49:496.01:073.22:521.67:395:09First Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:309.11:524.73:480.97:385:11First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:046.58:59 AM8.72:476.14:450.57:375:12First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:497.49:32 AM8.34:167.15:410.27:355:14Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:508.110:11 AM7.96:257.66:350.07:345:15Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:328.611:05 AM7.78:267.57:24-0.27:325:17Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:078.912:107.69:127.28:07-0.37:315:19Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:379.01:127.69:317.08:44-0.37:295:20Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:028.92:077.69:486.69:19-0.37:285:22Full Moon9Sat
10Sun5:238.92:587.610:126.29:51-0.17:265:23Full Moon10Sun
11Mon5:398.93:467.510:405.610:220.37:255:25Full Moon11Mon
12Tue5:538.94:357.211:134.910:530.87:235:27Full Moon12Tue
13Wed6:098.95:277.011:484.111:241.67:225:28Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:298.96:236.712:253.27:205:30Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:518.97:266.41:052.37:185:31Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:148.88:456.212:283.81:491.47:175:33Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:388.710:446.31:014.92:380.77:155:35Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:028.61:356.13:330.07:135:36Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:288.54:36-0.57:115:38Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:287.89:12 AM8.44:287.75:41-1.07:105:39Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:018.410:30 AM8.36:157.76:42-1.57:085:41Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:318.711:56 AM8.37:267.37:38-1.77:065:43Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:599.01:178.38:196.68:28-1.67:045:44New Moon23Sat
24Sun4:269.12:318.29:075.69:13-1.27:025:46New Moon24Sun
25Mon4:529.23:398.19:544.59:56-0.47:005:47New Moon25Mon
26Tue5:179.34:447.810:413.310:380.76:585:49New Moon26Tue
27Wed5:419.35:497.511:282.211:202.16:575:50Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:069.26:567.212:161.36:555:52Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:329.08:137.012:033.41:030.66:535:53Waxing Crescent29Fri
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (21% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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