Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 2:47 pm (4.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 16m at 10:47 am (5.6 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 - Mar 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:388.78:287.012:193.81:100.96:515:55Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:108.49:586.91:084.82:000.86:495:57Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:448.011:367.02:065.62:540.96:475:58Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun8:247.63:196.23:531.06:456:00Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:567.49:13 AM7.24:546.54:571.16:436:01Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:537.710:15 AM7.06:336.46:001.26:416:03Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:357.911:25 AM6.87:346.16:531.16:396:04Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu3:068.012:356.98:085.67:371.16:376:06Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:308.11:387.08:345.18:151.26:356:07Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:478.12:337.28:594.48:491.36:336:09New Moon10Sat
11Sun4:028.23:247.39:263.79:221.76:316:10New Moon11Sun
12Mon4:198.34:147.59:562.89:562.26:296:12New Moon12Mon
13Tue4:408.45:047.510:292.010:312.86:276:13New Moon13Tue
14Wed5:058.45:567.611:061.111:083.56:256:15Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:338.56:527.511:470.411:484.36:236:16Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:038.47:557.412:32-0.16:216:18Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:368.39:107.312:335.11:22-0.46:196:19Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:138.110:397.31:255.82:18-0.56:176:20First Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:597.82:336.33:21-0.46:156:22First Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:027.69:03 AM7.44:046.44:28-0.36:136:23First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:037.910:24 AM7.15:386.15:350.06:106:25Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:488.111:53 AM7.06:495.36:370.26:086:26Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:248.31:197.17:414.47:310.76:066:28Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:568.52:347.38:243.38:191.26:046:29Full Moon24Sat
25Sun3:258.63:397.69:032.29:041.96:026:31Full Moon25Sun
26Mon3:518.64:377.89:421.29:482.76:006:32Full Moon26Mon
27Tue4:178.65:317.910:210.510:323.65:586:34Full Moon27Tue
28Wed4:448.46:257.911:000.011:184.35:566:35Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:128.27:207.911:41-0.25:546:37Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:437.98:207.712:075.012:24-0.25:526:38Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:177.69:287.61:035.61:090.05:506:39Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 12:47 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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