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 25m 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 - Jun 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:458.23:536.18:481.47:484.65:149:04Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:018.14:516.89:080.68:405.45:139:05Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:178.05:397.59:30-0.29:296.05:139:05Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:387.96:208.09:56-0.910:176.55:129:06Full Moon4Mon
5Tue3:027.86:588.410:24-1.411:046.95:129:07Full Moon5Tue
6Wed3:287.77:348.610:55-1.711:527.15:129:08Full Moon6Wed
7Thu3:557.68:118.811:29-1.95:119:09Full Moon7Thu
8Fri4:187.48:498.812:457.112:07-1.95:119:09Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:157.29:288.91:477.112:48-1.75:119:10Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:068.91:32-1.45:109:10Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:428.92:18-0.95:109:11Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:425.911:158.85:165.83:06-0.25:109:12Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed9:315.311:458.85:484.83:560.85:109:12Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu11:174.96:243.54:512.15:109:13Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:148.81:155.27:022.05:513.45:109:13Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:438.83:046.07:410.46:544.65:109:13Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:138.94:207.18:21-1.27:585.65:109:14Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:458.95:198.19:02-2.48:596.45:109:14New Moon18Mon
19Tue2:208.96:108.89:45-3.39:576.95:109:14New Moon19Tue
20Wed3:008.86:579.210:29-3.710:567.15:119:15New Moon20Wed
21Thu3:458.67:439.411:15-3.611:597.15:119:15New Moon21Thu
22Fri4:368.28:289.412:02-3.25:119:15Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:307.69:139.31:096.812:50-2.45:129:15Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:296.99:559.12:306.31:39-1.45:129:15Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:336.210:338.93:575.62:27-0.35:129:15First Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:485.411:078.75:124.73:151.05:139:15First Quarter26Tue
27Wed10:264.811:358.56:093.74:052.35:139:15First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:554.86:522.74:593.75:149:15First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:495.57:271.76:024.95:159:14Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:208.14:036.57:570.87:115.85:159:14Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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