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 6h 35m 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 - Dec 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:116.111:48 AM8.55:365.37:181.27:404:20Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:157.012:108.46:396.17:420.37:414:19Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:037.812:358.47:366.88:08-0.47:424:19Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:428.41:038.38:277.28:37-1.17:434:18New Moon4Fri
5Sat5:178.91:338.39:137.59:09-1.67:454:18New Moon5Sat
6Sun5:519.22:048.39:557.79:45-1.97:464:18New Moon6Sun
7Mon6:259.42:368.210:397.710:23-2.07:474:17New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:009.53:128.111:277.711:04-1.97:484:17Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:359.53:597.712:237.47:494:17Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:119.65:047.21:286.97:504:17Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:469.56:266.512:32-0.92:376.17:514:17Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:189.57:585.81:180.03:405.07:524:17First Quarter12Sat
13Sun9:509.59:455.32:051.34:343.57:534:17First Quarter13Sun
14Mon10:209.52:552.85:232.07:534:17First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:015.510:51 AM9.53:544.46:080.57:544:17Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:566.611:23 AM9.45:045.86:51-0.97:554:18Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:097.711:58 AM9.46:206.87:33-1.97:564:18Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:038.712:369.37:317.58:15-2.67:564:18Full Moon18Fri
19Sat4:489.41:199.18:347.78:58-2.87:574:19Full Moon19Sat
20Sun5:309.82:068.89:337.79:40-2.77:584:19Full Moon20Sun
21Mon6:109.92:578.510:307.510:23-2.47:584:19Full Moon21Mon
22Tue6:489.93:498.111:297.211:05-1.77:594:20Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:249.84:437.512:326.87:594:21Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:589.65:386.91:396.17:594:21Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:299.46:406.112:290.12:435.48:004:22Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:549.27:555.51:101.33:404.58:004:22Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:179.09:405.11:492.64:293.68:004:23Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon9:398.92:293.95:122.68:014:24Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:445.410:04 AM8.73:145.25:501.78:014:25Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed10:318.66:260.98:014:26Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:317.411:00 AM8.55:547.27:030.18:014:27Waning 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 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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