Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gig Harbor, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gig Harbor, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 37m at 6:42 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:5310.410:238.64:041.36:166.66:085:51First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:0010.55:061.87:306.16:105:49First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:4910.66:122.18:175.46:115:47Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:578.62:2410.87:132.38:514.66:125:45Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:599.12:5211.08:062.49:173.76:145:43Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:519.63:1511.28:512.69:422.86:155:41Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:3510.13:3911.49:322.910:081.96:175:39Full Moon7Fri
8Sat4:1710.74:0411.510:113.310:380.96:185:37Full Moon8Sat
9Sun4:5811.24:3111.610:493.811:11-0.16:195:35Full Moon9Sun
10Mon5:4111.65:0111.711:284.411:47-0.86:215:33Full Moon10Mon
11Tue6:2611.85:3411.612:105.16:225:31Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:1411.96:1111.412:28-1.312:555.76:245:29Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:0711.96:5411.01:12-1.51:466.36:255:27Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:0511.77:4510.42:01-1.32:466.76:275:25Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat10:1011.58:509.82:55-0.84:006.86:285:24Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun11:2011.410:139.23:56-0.15:276.46:295:22Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:2511.65:020.66:485.46:315:20Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:1811.86:121.37:494.16:325:18Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:159.32:0212.07:192.08:372.76:345:16Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:3010.02:3912.28:202.69:181.46:355:14Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:3310.73:1312.39:153.29:560.36:375:13New Moon21Fri
22Sat4:2811.33:4512.210:053.910:32-0.66:385:11New Moon22Sat
23Sun5:1711.74:1812.010:534.711:07-1.16:405:09New Moon23Sun
24Mon6:0412.04:5111.611:395.311:43-1.36:415:07New Moon24Mon
25Tue6:4812.15:2711.112:255.96:435:06Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:3212.16:0510.612:20-1.21:136.46:445:04Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:1612.06:479.912:59-0.92:056.76:455:02Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:0211.77:359.31:40-0.33:056.86:475:00Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:5211.58:328.62:250.44:166.76:484:59First Quarter29Sat
30Sun10:4511.29:428.13:141.25:376.36:504:57First Quarter30Sun
31Mon11:3711.111:037.94:092.06:435.66:514:56First Quarter31Mon
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 11:05 am — 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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