Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 29m at 2:47 pm (4.6 ft)
Next high tide : 9:31 pm (8.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Jan 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:1910.05:537.312:455.28:014:27Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:559.97:036.512:16-0.31:544.48:014:28Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:319.88:295.81:021.13:023.48:014:29Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:069.510:285.61:502.64:062.58:014:30Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:409.32:414.15:051.68:014:31Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:336.110:14 AM9.03:445.45:570.98:004:32Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:047.010:50 AM8.75:036.46:420.48:004:33Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:057.811:28 AM8.46:297.07:21-0.18:004:34Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:508.512:108.27:437.27:57-0.47:594:36Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:278.912:558.18:407.28:31-0.57:594:37Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:599.11:418.09:227.19:05-0.67:594:38New Moon11Wed
12Thu5:279.12:278.09:586.99:38-0.67:584:39New Moon12Thu
13Fri5:529.23:147.810:346.610:11-0.57:584:41New Moon13Fri
14Sat6:149.24:007.611:126.210:44-0.27:574:42New Moon14Sat
15Sun6:349.24:487.311:525.711:180.37:564:43Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:569.35:386.912:345.17:564:45Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:219.36:356.41:184.47:554:46Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:479.37:406.012:261.82:043.57:544:48Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:169.29:005.71:012.92:532.67:534:49First Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:479.110:525.71:394.03:441.67:524:51First Quarter20Fri
21Sat9:209.02:235.24:390.77:524:52First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:166.49:58 AM9.03:286.25:34-0.37:514:54Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:297.310:44 AM9.05:027.06:29-1.17:504:55Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:148.111:40 AM8.96:287.37:20-1.87:494:57Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:518.712:438.97:377.18:10-2.27:484:58Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:259.21:498.88:356.78:57-2.27:475:00Full Moon26Thu
27Fri4:589.42:548.79:296.19:42-1.97:455:01Full Moon27Fri
28Sat5:309.63:578.310:235.310:26-1.27:445:03Full Moon28Sat
29Sun6:029.74:587.911:174.511:10-0.27:435:04Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:339.76:017.312:123.67:425:06Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:049.67:096.71:082.97:415:07Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 6:09 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 53% 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 (53% 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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