Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 3:37 pm (5.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 15m at 1:10 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Apr 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:448.110:17 AM6.66:145.85:200.45:496:40Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:318.311:56 AM6.47:184.96:231.05:476:41Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:088.31:296.57:584.07:181.65:456:43Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:398.32:426.88:293.08:052.25:436:44Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:058.33:417.28:582.18:482.95:416:46Full Moon5Tue
6Wed3:268.24:337.59:271.39:283.65:396:47Full Moon6Wed
7Thu3:448.15:217.79:580.610:094.35:376:48Full Moon7Thu
8Fri4:058.06:077.910:290.110:514.95:356:50Full Moon8Fri
9Sat4:297.86:537.911:03-0.311:365.45:336:51Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:567.77:417.911:40-0.45:316:53Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:277.48:347.812:265.812:20-0.35:296:54Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:017.29:347.71:236.21:030.05:276:56Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:386.910:397.62:326.31:510.35:256:57Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:246.511:367.73:586.32:450.75:236:58Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:286.25:326.03:431.05:217:00Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:187.79:48 AM5.96:205.54:441.45:197:01Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:497.811:14 AM5.86:464.75:421.85:187:03Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:127.812:396.17:123.76:352.25:167:04Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:358.01:576.57:402.57:232.75:147:06Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:008.13:057.18:131.28:093.45:127:07Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:278.34:057.78:49-0.28:544.15:107:09New Moon21Thu
22Fri2:578.55:028.29:28-1.49:404.85:087:10New Moon22Fri
23Sat3:308.65:588.610:10-2.210:295.45:067:11New Moon23Sat
24Sun5:068.57:558.711:56-2.76:058:13Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:478.48:548.712:226.012:45-2.66:038:14Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:328.09:568.61:246.31:37-2.26:018:16Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:247.410:588.62:396.32:33-1.55:598:17First Quarter27Wed
28Thu8:296.711:568.54:136.03:33-0.65:588:19First Quarter28Thu
29Fri9:516.06:035.34:360.55:568:20First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:468.511:34 AM5.57:184.35:411.55:548:21First Quarter30Sat
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 2:23 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 minimum.

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 (42% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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