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 5h 09m 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 - Feb 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:1812.45:1710.712:085.47:365:11New Moon1Tue
2Wed6:4112.66:0010.512:414.77:355:13Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:0712.86:4710.412:270.61:183.97:335:14Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:3612.97:3910.11:031.51:593.07:325:16Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:0712.88:379.71:412.62:442.37:315:17Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:4112.69:469.42:223.93:341.57:295:19First Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:2012.311:119.33:095.34:300.97:285:20First Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:0712.04:106.65:320.37:265:22First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:579.711:05 AM11.75:337.66:36-0.37:255:24Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:2910.512:1311.57:097.97:39-0.97:235:25Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:2811.41:2311.58:327.58:36-1.47:225:27Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:1012.12:2811.69:336.79:28-1.67:205:28Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:4612.63:2711.710:225.810:16-1.57:195:30Full Moon13Sun
14Mon5:1912.94:2411.711:074.811:02-1.07:175:31Full Moon14Mon
15Tue5:5113.15:1911.511:503.811:45-0.27:155:33Full Moon15Tue
16Wed6:2213.26:1311.212:333.07:145:34Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:5413.17:0710.812:270.91:152.37:125:36Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:2712.88:0310.31:102.21:591.87:105:38Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:0212.49:049.91:533.62:441.57:095:39Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:3911.810:169.52:404.93:321.47:075:41Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:2111.211:519.43:346.24:251.57:055:42Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue10:1010.54:467.25:241.57:035:44Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:379.711:10 AM10.06:337.66:271.57:025:45Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:4810.312:189.78:117.47:261.37:005:47Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:3210.71:229.79:077.08:191.06:585:48Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:0311.12:179.99:446.49:030.86:565:50Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:2611.33:0510.210:125.99:420.66:545:51Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:4511.63:4810.510:365.210:180.66:525:53New Moon28Mon
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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