Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 17m at 3:47 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:509.01:598.58:586.89:11-1.67:404:19New Moon1Sat
2Sun5:329.32:358.39:506.99:46-1.67:414:19New Moon2Sun
3Mon6:119.53:138.010:417.010:23-1.47:434:19New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:499.53:547.711:356.911:01-1.17:444:18Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:259.44:387.312:346.77:454:18Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:599.35:256.91:386.37:464:18Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:319.26:196.312:200.12:435.87:474:17Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:009.17:235.71:000.93:445.27:484:17First Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:299.08:415.31:411.94:344.47:494:17First Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:578.910:195.12:222.95:153.57:504:17First Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:278.83:093.95:492.57:514:17First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:455.410:57 AM8.84:075.06:221.57:524:17Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:206.311:30 AM8.85:175.86:550.47:534:17Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:147.212:048.86:256.57:30-0.67:544:17Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:558.012:418.97:246.98:07-1.67:544:17Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:328.71:218.98:177.28:47-2.37:554:18Full Moon16Sun
17Mon5:099.22:079.09:067.29:29-2.77:564:18Full Moon17Mon
18Tue5:469.52:598.89:587.110:13-2.77:574:18Full Moon18Tue
19Wed6:239.73:558.510:536.810:58-2.47:574:19Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:019.84:568.011:556.311:45-1.67:584:19Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:399.86:027.21:035.67:584:20Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:179.87:176.412:32-0.52:144.67:594:20Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:559.88:485.71:200.83:263.57:594:21Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon9:329.610:515.62:112.44:322.48:004:21Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue10:099.43:063.95:301.38:004:22Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:546.210:47 AM9.24:135.36:200.38:004:23Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:197.211:25 AM9.05:336.47:04-0.48:004:23Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:198.112:058.76:537.07:43-0.98:014:24Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:058.812:478.58:037.28:20-1.18:014:25Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:459.21:308.39:007.28:55-1.28:014:26New Moon30Sun
31Mon5:219.42:148.19:487.18:014:27New Moon31Mon
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 7:17 am — 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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