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 51m 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 - Sep 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:127.63:397.97:29-0.98:085.56:297:52Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:287.64:118.28:23-0.98:594.66:307:50Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:417.74:428.49:13-0.69:463.66:327:48New Moon3Mon
4Tue3:507.85:118.59:59-0.110:322.66:337:46New Moon4Tue
5Wed4:547.85:408.610:430.711:171.66:347:44New Moon5Wed
6Thu5:557.86:098.611:271.66:367:42Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:577.66:408.512:040.912:132.76:377:40Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:007.47:128.212:510.41:023.76:387:38Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:117.37:467.91:400.11:564.76:407:36Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:327.28:247.52:310.13:005.46:417:34First Quarter10Mon
11Tue11:597.29:097.13:260.44:215.96:427:32First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:167.44:260.76:016.06:447:29First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:157.65:320.97:315.76:457:27First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:007.86:371.18:235.36:477:25Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:276.43:357.87:341.28:554.96:487:23Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:396.54:027.88:211.49:204.36:497:21Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:416.74:217.89:001.59:443.76:517:19Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:346.94:367.89:351.810:093.06:527:17Full Moon18Tue
19Wed4:227.14:517.910:082.210:372.26:537:15Full Moon19Wed
20Thu5:097.35:127.910:412.711:081.56:557:13Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:557.55:368.011:163.311:420.76:567:11Full Moon21Fri
22Sat6:447.66:047.911:523.96:587:09Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:367.66:347.912:200.112:324.66:597:06Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:347.57:067.71:02-0.31:175.27:007:04Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:417.57:427.61:50-0.52:105.87:027:02Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed10:597.58:277.32:43-0.63:186.27:037:00Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:177.63:43-0.44:466.27:056:58Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:197.84:49-0.26:145.87:066:56Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:068.05:570.17:225.07:076:54Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:246.71:438.26:010.57:114.06:095:52Waning Crescent30Sun
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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