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 4h 08m 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 - Jul 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:154.910:528.55:172.43:433.85:159:14Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:295.36:021.34:394.95:159:14Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:116.16:460.25:535.85:169:14Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:018.54:087.07:31-0.97:096.45:179:13Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:428.64:507.88:17-1.88:156.65:179:13Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:298.65:288.39:02-2.69:136.65:189:12New Moon6Fri
7Sat2:248.76:058.79:48-3.010:086.45:199:12New Moon7Sat
8Sun3:238.66:419.010:35-3.111:046.05:209:11New Moon8Sun
9Mon4:248.37:179.111:21-2.85:219:11Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:277.97:529.212:035.412:08-2.05:229:10Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:327.28:289.21:064.612:54-1.05:239:09Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:416.59:039.22:113.71:410.35:239:09Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:005.89:389.03:172.82:301.85:249:08First Quarter13Fri
14Sat10:425.410:148.84:211.93:213.35:259:07First Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:435.75:221.14:214.65:269:06First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:226.46:200.45:365.65:289:06Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:327.27:12-0.17:006.35:299:05Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:117.94:247.87:59-0.58:186.55:309:04Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:567.75:058.28:40-0.79:186.55:319:03Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:447.55:408.49:17-0.810:026.45:329:02Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:327.56:108.49:53-0.810:396.15:339:01Full Moon21Sat
22Sun3:207.46:378.410:27-0.811:145.85:349:00Full Moon22Sun
23Mon4:077.36:598.411:01-0.611:515.45:358:58Full Moon23Mon
24Tue4:537.17:188.411:34-0.35:378:57Full Moon24Tue
25Wed5:406.97:388.512:304.912:080.25:388:56Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:306.58:018.51:114.412:410.85:398:55Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:246.28:278.51:543.71:151.65:408:54Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:255.88:558.42:383.01:502.65:428:52Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:365.59:268.33:242.22:273.65:438:51Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon11:095.59:598.24:141.43:104.65:448:50Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:225.95:070.64:095.65:458:48Third Quarter31Tue
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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