Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 5:00 pm (6.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 2:58 pm (6.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Sep 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:496.87:137.81:001.61:013.86:287:53Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:506.67:397.61:401.21:444.76:297:51Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:086.58:097.42:230.92:345.56:317:49First Quarter3Fri
4Sat11:586.68:437.23:110.83:386.16:327:47First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:367.04:050.85:116.56:347:45First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:377.35:060.76:566.66:357:43First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:157.66:090.67:576.46:367:41Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:437.87:080.48:276.06:387:39Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:416.94:047.97:580.18:535.46:397:37Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:507.14:238.08:420.09:234.56:407:35Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:557.34:428.29:230.29:573.56:427:33Full Moon11Sat
12Sun3:577.65:038.310:020.710:352.26:437:31Full Moon12Sun
13Mon4:587.75:278.510:421.411:161.06:457:28Full Moon13Mon
14Tue5:597.85:548.611:242.46:467:26Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:027.86:258.612:000.012:073.56:477:24Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:097.76:588.512:48-0.812:544.66:497:22Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:257.67:358.21:39-1.21:495.56:507:20Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:537.68:187.92:35-1.22:566.26:517:18Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:217.73:36-1.04:286.56:537:16Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:328.04:43-0.66:296.36:547:14Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:258.25:55-0.18:005.76:567:12Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:078.37:020.38:454.96:577:10Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:296.63:428.38:000.79:174.16:587:08Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:486.74:108.28:481.29:453.37:007:05Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:527.04:328.19:291.810:122.57:017:03New Moon25Sat
26Sun3:477.23:488.09:072.59:401.76:026:01New Moon26Sun
27Mon4:367.44:037.99:443.310:091.06:045:59New Moon27Mon
28Tue5:237.54:217.810:224.010:410.56:055:57New Moon28Tue
29Wed6:097.64:437.711:024.711:140.16:075:55Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:577.75:097.511:465.411:510.06:085:53Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 3:59 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 31% 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 Third Quarter (31% 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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