Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gig Harbor, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gig Harbor, WA.
Next low tide : 8:42 pm (7.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 54m at 3:28 pm (10.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446369
Common Questions About Tides

Gig Harbor, WA Tides - Sep 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:5010.43:2611.47:52-0.69:045.85:296:51Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:0110.54:0311.88:48-0.69:504.85:306:49Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:0310.74:3312.09:38-0.410:303.85:316:47New Moon3Fri
4Sat3:5810.95:0112.010:230.111:072.95:336:45New Moon4Sat
5Sun4:4910.95:2712.011:040.911:432.15:346:43New Moon5Sun
6Mon5:3810.95:5411.911:451.85:356:41Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:2610.86:2311.712:181.512:252.95:376:39Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:1510.66:5411.312:551.01:054.05:386:37Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:0510.47:2810.91:330.81:485.05:396:35Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:0010.18:0610.32:130.82:366.05:416:33First Quarter10Fri
11Sat10:059.88:509.72:590.93:356.75:426:31First Quarter11Sat
12Sun11:259.79:459.23:501.24:597.25:436:29First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:559.84:491.46:497.15:446:27First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:5910.15:531.58:016.75:466:25First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:078.82:4010.56:551.48:426.15:476:23Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:139.13:0910.87:501.29:105.45:486:21Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri2:099.63:3311.18:381.19:364.55:506:19Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:5810.13:5511.49:201.110:053.45:516:17Full Moon18Sat
19Sun3:4510.64:1911.710:011.310:362.35:526:15Full Moon19Sun
20Mon4:3111.14:4612.010:401.911:111.15:546:13Full Moon20Mon
21Tue5:1911.45:1512.111:212.611:500.05:556:11Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:0911.65:4812.212:033.55:566:09Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:0311.76:2512.012:32-0.812:484.55:586:07Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:0011.57:0611.71:17-1.31:385.55:596:05Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:0411.27:5311.12:07-1.32:366.36:016:03Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun10:1811.08:5210.43:03-1.03:486.96:026:00Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon11:4310.910:079.84:05-0.55:226.96:035:58Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:0011.15:130.16:586.36:055:56Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:5811.46:240.68:065.26:065:54Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:049.52:4111.77:311.08:554.16:075:52Waning Crescent30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446369)

Common Questions About Gig Harbor, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Gig Harbor, WA today?

Slack tide in Gig Harbor, WA is approximately 6:05 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 Gig Harbor, WA?

Gig Harbor, WA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 Gig Harbor, 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 Gig Harbor, WA?

Tide predictions for Gig Harbor, 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 Gig Harbor, WA?

Tide data for Gig Harbor, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9446369. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9446369.

What is the moon phase in Gig Harbor, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Gig Harbor, WA is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Gig Harbor, 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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