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 3h 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 - Dec 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:2411.93:0911.210:357.210:18-1.17:364:22New Moon1Wed
2Thu5:5912.33:4210.911:187.410:49-1.37:374:21New Moon2Thu
3Fri6:3012.44:1710.711:567.511:22-1.37:394:21New Moon3Fri
4Sat6:5912.54:5510.412:337.57:404:21New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:2712.65:3410.11:117.37:414:20Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:5812.66:179.712:34-1.01:527.17:424:20Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:3112.67:049.21:12-0.52:376.77:434:20Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:0612.68:008.71:520.23:266.27:444:20Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:4212.69:068.22:331.14:185.47:454:20First Quarter9Thu
10Fri10:2012.510:258.03:182.25:114.47:464:20First Quarter10Fri
11Sat10:5912.511:558.24:093.56:023.17:474:20First Quarter11Sat
12Sun11:3912.45:084.86:511.77:484:20First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:259.012:2012.56:176.17:390.27:494:20Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:4310.11:0412.67:297.08:25-1.27:504:20Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:4511.21:4912.78:387.59:11-2.47:504:20Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:3812.22:3612.79:407.79:57-3.27:514:20Full Moon16Thu
17Fri5:2512.93:2612.610:367.610:43-3.67:524:20Full Moon17Fri
18Sat6:1013.44:1812.411:317.411:30-3.57:524:21Full Moon18Sat
19Sun6:5413.65:1311.912:256.97:534:21Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:3613.76:1111.212:17-2.91:216.47:544:22Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:1813.77:1510.31:05-1.92:205.67:544:22Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:5913.58:249.41:52-0.53:224.87:554:22Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:4013.39:458.62:411.14:263.97:554:23Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri10:2212.911:258.33:342.95:293.07:564:24Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat11:0512.54:334.76:272.07:564:24Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:188.811:49 AM12.05:476.27:191.17:564:25Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:509.812:3411.67:157.38:050.47:574:26Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:5410.81:1911.28:407.78:45-0.27:574:26Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:4211.62:0211.09:457.89:21-0.67:574:27Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:2012.12:4310.810:347.89:56-0.97:574:28New Moon30Thu
31Fri5:5112.43:2310.711:127.710:30-1.07:574:29New Moon31Fri
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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