Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 17m at 6:39 am (-1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:53 pm (7.7 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 - Jul 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:086.69:249.22:205.21:40-0.75:149:14Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:265.89:559.23:244.02:250.75:159:14Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:005.210:279.14:262.73:122.35:169:14Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:065.25:231.34:033.95:169:13Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:136.06:180.15:085.45:179:13Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:387.07:08-1.06:296.55:189:12Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:098.64:357.97:56-1.77:517.05:199:12Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:518.45:198.58:41-2.19:037.25:209:11Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:378.25:598.89:24-2.310:027.15:209:11New Moon9Thu
10Fri2:298.06:349.010:05-2.210:526.85:219:10New Moon10Fri
11Sat3:217.77:088.910:45-2.011:406.55:229:10New Moon11Sat
12Sun4:137.57:388.811:25-1.65:239:09New Moon12Sun
13Mon5:057.18:058.712:286.112:03-1.05:249:08Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:566.78:278.61:175.512:41-0.35:259:07Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:506.28:488.52:074.91:180.75:269:07Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:505.79:088.42:564.11:541.75:279:06Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:015.29:318.33:433.32:282.95:289:05First Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:345.09:578.24:292.53:024.15:299:04First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:375.35:141.73:385.25:319:03First Quarter19Sun
20Mon10:558.06:000.95:329:02First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:217.06:460.16:296.95:339:01Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:517.77:31-0.67:477.25:349:00Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:128.05:188.18:16-1.38:437.35:358:59Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:048.15:448.49:00-2.09:287.15:368:58Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:038.26:108.69:44-2.410:116.75:388:56Full Moon25Sat
26Sun3:058.26:368.810:27-2.510:586.15:398:55Full Moon26Sun
27Mon4:088.17:038.911:09-2.311:495.35:408:54Full Moon27Mon
28Tue5:127.87:309.011:52-1.65:418:53Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:187.37:589.112:444.312:35-0.55:438:51Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:286.78:279.11:413.11:180.95:448:50Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:486.18:589.02:391.92:022.45:458:49Third Quarter31Fri
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 11:16 am — 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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