Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 28m at 2:58 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:10 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Jul 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:417.94:196.98:120.47:535.95:149:14Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:157.85:027.58:44-0.18:506.25:159:14Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:527.85:387.99:16-0.59:376.35:159:14Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:307.76:098.19:48-0.910:196.35:169:13New Moon4Sat
5Sun3:117.66:378.310:21-1.110:596.25:179:13New Moon5Sun
6Mon3:547.67:048.510:55-1.311:406.15:189:13New Moon6Mon
7Tue4:387.47:318.611:31-1.35:189:12New Moon7Tue
8Wed5:237.27:598.712:245.812:08-1.15:199:12Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:136.88:298.81:115.412:47-0.65:209:11Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:086.49:028.82:024.81:280.05:219:11Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:115.99:368.82:564.12:110.95:229:10First Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:255.410:128.83:513.22:561.95:239:09First Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:555.210:498.84:472.23:483.15:249:09First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:505.55:421.14:514.25:259:08First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:336.26:370.06:035.15:269:07Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:138.73:417.07:29-0.97:175.75:279:06Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:018.74:337.88:18-1.78:235.95:289:05Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:538.65:178.39:05-2.29:235.95:299:04Full Moon18Sat
19Sun2:488.55:588.79:51-2.410:185.75:309:03Full Moon19Sun
20Mon3:448.36:368.910:36-2.211:125.35:319:02Full Moon20Mon
21Tue4:397.97:129.011:20-1.85:329:01Full Moon21Tue
22Wed5:347.57:488.912:084.912:04-1.15:339:00Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:307.08:228.81:044.412:48-0.25:358:59Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:286.48:548.72:023.81:320.95:368:58Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:325.99:268.43:003.32:172.05:378:57Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun9:515.49:588.23:572.73:053.15:388:56Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon11:485.410:328.04:542.23:594.25:398:54Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:445.85:481.65:065.15:418:53Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:026.46:401.16:235.75:428:52Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:567.07:270.77:366.05:438:51Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:337.54:357.48:080.28:346.15:448:49Waning 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 6:04 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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