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 3h 19m 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 - Jun 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:575.011:228.35:484.13:492.25:149:02Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat11:294.811:528.36:263.24:403.25:149:03Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:255.16:592.25:384.15:139:04Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:238.33:055.97:321.06:425.05:139:05Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:558.34:086.78:07-0.27:435.65:129:06Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:298.44:577.68:44-1.38:396.15:129:07Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:068.55:418.29:24-2.39:326.45:119:07New Moon7Thu
8Fri2:478.66:238.710:06-3.010:246.65:119:08New Moon8Fri
9Sat3:348.57:069.010:50-3.311:196.55:119:09New Moon9Sat
10Sun4:278.47:489.211:37-3.25:109:10Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:248.08:309.312:206.312:25-2.85:109:10Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:267.49:129.31:285.81:14-1.95:109:11Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:346.69:539.22:435.12:04-0.85:109:11First Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:525.810:329.14:004.12:550.65:109:12First Quarter14Thu
15Fri10:295.211:109.05:113.03:492.15:109:12First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:345.26:131.94:483.55:109:13First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:225.97:050.85:554.75:109:13Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:228.63:396.87:490.07:085.75:109:14Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:568.34:367.68:27-0.78:176.25:109:14Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:318.15:228.29:02-1.19:186.55:109:14Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:077.96:028.59:36-1.410:106.65:109:14Full Moon21Thu
22Fri2:467.76:388.710:10-1.510:576.65:119:14Full Moon22Fri
23Sat3:277.67:118.710:44-1.411:416.45:119:15Full Moon23Sat
24Sun4:107.47:418.711:20-1.35:119:15Full Moon24Sun
25Mon4:557.28:088.712:286.211:56 AM-1.05:129:15Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:426.88:338.71:175.912:33-0.65:129:15Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:316.48:578.62:075.41:090.05:129:15Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:265.99:238.62:584.91:460.85:139:15Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:285.49:518.63:464.22:221.75:139:14Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat9:425.010:218.54:333.33:002.75:149:14Third 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 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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