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 1h 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 - Apr 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:547.210:427.62:086.01:590.45:486:41Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:396.811:507.63:286.12:540.95:466:42Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:356.45:056.03:551.35:446:44Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:447.69:47 AM6.16:245.64:591.65:426:45Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:237.711:08 AM6.07:085.05:581.95:406:47Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:517.712:296.17:354.46:492.25:386:48Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:117.71:426.47:583.67:322.55:366:49Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:277.82:436.88:232.78:122.85:346:51Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:477.93:367.28:501.78:503.35:326:52New Moon9Mon
10Tue3:108.04:267.69:210.79:283.95:306:54New Moon10Tue
11Wed3:378.15:167.99:55-0.310:084.45:286:55New Moon11Wed
12Thu4:078.26:088.210:34-1.010:515.05:266:57New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:398.27:028.211:16-1.511:395.65:246:58Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:158.18:018.212:03-1.75:227:00Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:547.89:068.212:346.012:54-1.65:207:01Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:427.510:128.11:416.21:50-1.25:187:02First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:436.911:138.23:046.12:51-0.55:167:04First Quarter17Tue
18Wed9:046.44:385.63:550.25:147:05First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:058.310:40 AM6.06:004.75:021.05:127:07Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:488.312:256.06:543.66:051.85:107:08Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:258.41:566.47:342.47:032.65:097:10Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:568.43:067.08:101.37:553.35:077:11Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:258.34:057.58:450.38:434.15:057:13Full Moon23Mon
24Tue2:518.34:578.09:19-0.49:304.75:037:14Full Moon24Tue
25Wed3:188.15:458.39:53-0.910:175.25:017:15Full Moon25Wed
26Thu3:478.06:328.410:29-1.211:075.75:007:17Full Moon26Thu
27Fri4:187.77:188.411:07-1.24:587:18Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:537.48:068.312:015.911:47 AM-0.94:567:20Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:307.19:568.22:016.11:29-0.55:558:21Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:126.710:468.13:116.12:150.05:538:23Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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