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 5h 02m 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 - Aug 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:546.66:03-0.25:336.25:478:47Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:457.36:59-1.06:576.55:488:45Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:168.34:237.87:53-1.78:066.45:498:44Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:198.34:578.28:44-2.19:036.05:518:42Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:258.35:308.59:32-2.29:565.35:528:41New Moon5Sun
6Mon3:308.36:018.710:18-2.010:484.55:538:39New Moon6Mon
7Tue4:358.16:328.911:03-1.411:413.75:558:38New Moon7Tue
8Wed5:387.77:048.911:48-0.55:568:36Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:437.37:368.912:352.812:330.75:578:34Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:516.88:088.81:312.01:202.05:598:33Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:086.48:438.52:271.42:093.36:008:31First Quarter11Sat
12Sun10:446.29:198.23:250.93:044.46:018:29First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:306.44:240.64:125.46:038:28First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:596.95:250.45:396.06:048:26First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:037.46:270.37:136.26:058:24Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:517.87:240.28:276.16:078:22Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:387.14:298.08:130.29:125.86:088:21Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:387.05:008.08:550.19:455.56:108:19Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:347.15:258.09:320.210:135.16:118:17Full Moon19Sun
20Mon3:247.25:458.010:050.310:424.66:128:15Full Moon20Mon
21Tue4:127.26:018.010:370.611:134.06:148:13Full Moon21Tue
22Wed4:587.26:178.111:091.011:463.46:158:11Full Moon22Wed
23Thu5:467.16:388.111:421.56:168:10Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:356.97:038.112:222.712:152.26:188:08Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:286.77:318.11:002.012:513.06:198:06Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:276.58:018.01:431.41:293.96:218:04Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:376.48:337.92:290.82:114.76:228:02Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue11:076.49:107.83:220.33:035.56:238:00Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:556.74:200.04:166.16:257:58Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:117.15:24-0.45:476.36:267:56Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:017.66:29-0.77:076.16:277:54Waning Crescent31Fri
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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