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 4h 32m 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 - Jul 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:438.04:557.38:250.08:186.55:169:14Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:107.95:367.98:55-0.79:166.95:169:14Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:417.86:128.49:26-1.210:067.15:179:13Full Moon3Tue
4Wed2:157.76:448.69:58-1.610:497.25:189:13Full Moon4Wed
5Thu2:537.77:158.810:33-1.811:307.15:199:12Full Moon5Thu
6Fri3:347.67:458.811:10-2.05:209:12Full Moon6Fri
7Sat4:197.58:158.912:127.011:50 AM-2.05:209:11Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:087.38:458.912:596.812:30-1.85:219:11Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:036.99:158.91:516.31:11-1.35:229:10Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:076.49:448.92:475.61:54-0.55:239:10Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:225.710:138.93:424.62:370.65:249:09Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu9:515.210:438.94:363.33:222.05:259:08Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri11:425.111:148.85:281.94:133.55:269:07Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:575.76:190.55:164.95:279:06Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:306.87:08-0.86:326.15:289:06Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:228.84:317.77:56-1.97:476.85:299:05Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:038.75:198.58:43-2.68:557.05:309:04Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:508.66:018.99:29-3.09:547.05:319:03New Moon18Wed
19Thu2:448.46:409.110:15-3.110:506.85:339:02New Moon19Thu
20Fri3:428.27:189.111:01-2.811:456.45:349:01New Moon20Fri
21Sat4:397.87:549.011:46-2.25:359:00Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:367.48:278.912:435.912:30-1.45:368:58Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:346.88:588.71:435.31:14-0.45:378:57Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:356.19:258.62:434.61:560.85:388:56Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:465.59:508.33:413.72:392.15:408:55First Quarter25Wed
26Thu10:235.110:148.14:342.93:243.45:418:54First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:535.35:242.14:174.75:428:52First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:466.16:121.35:305.85:438:51First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:537.06:560.66:586.55:458:50Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:387.67:380.18:176.85:468:48Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:217.55:138.18:18-0.49:156.95:478:47Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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