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 4h 13m 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 - Aug 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:477.45:428.29:19-0.610:056.25:468:48Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue2:397.46:058.39:54-0.710:365.95:478:46Full Moon2Tue
3Wed3:297.46:248.310:28-0.711:095.55:488:45Full Moon3Wed
4Thu4:197.46:438.411:01-0.611:454.95:508:44Full Moon4Thu
5Fri5:097.27:038.511:35-0.25:518:42Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:026.97:268.612:244.112:100.55:528:40Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:586.67:528.61:063.312:461.45:548:39Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:016.38:218.61:522.41:242.45:558:37Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:146.08:518.52:411.42:053.65:568:36Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed10:475.99:258.43:340.62:514.75:588:34Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:506.24:32-0.13:515.75:598:32Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:266.95:34-0.75:166.46:008:31Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:247.56:36-1.26:476.66:028:29Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:068.07:35-1.58:026.46:038:27Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:068.04:438.38:30-1.79:005.96:048:26Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:178.05:158.59:19-1.69:515.16:068:24New Moon16Tue
17Wed3:247.95:458.610:04-1.210:394.36:078:22New Moon17Wed
18Thu4:277.76:138.610:47-0.611:263.56:098:20New Moon18Thu
19Fri5:287.56:408.611:290.36:108:18Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:277.27:058.512:122.712:111.36:118:17Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:286.87:318.312:592.012:532.56:138:15Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:346.57:598.11:471.51:393.66:148:13Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:556.48:297.82:351.12:294.76:158:11First Quarter23Tue
24Wed11:386.49:037.53:260.93:305.56:178:09First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:176.84:210.84:516.16:188:07First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:297.25:210.86:296.36:208:05First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:197.56:230.77:526.36:218:03Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:567.77:200.68:406.06:228:01Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:396.94:257.88:090.49:105.76:247:59Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:417.04:477.98:500.39:365.26:257:57Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed2:397.15:047.99:260.310:034.66:267:55Full Moon31Wed
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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