Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gig Harbor, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gig Harbor, WA.
Next low tide : 6:28 pm (7.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 1:55 pm (9.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446369
Common Questions About Tides

Gig Harbor, WA Tides - Oct 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:4911.26:1311.012:190.412:384.76:085:51Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:3411.26:4610.812:570.01:195.46:095:49Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:2311.17:2410.41:38-0.22:056.06:115:47Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:1910.98:1010.02:25-0.13:016.56:125:45Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:2410.89:109.63:180.14:116.86:145:43Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri11:3510.810:279.34:180.45:346.66:155:41Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:4011.15:240.76:515.86:165:39Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:3411.56:310.97:514.66:185:37Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:139.72:1711.97:351.28:403.36:195:35Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:2210.42:5512.28:331.59:231.86:205:34Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:2411.13:3112.59:262.010:050.56:225:32New Moon11Wed
12Thu4:2111.74:0712.610:162.710:46-0.66:235:30New Moon12Thu
13Fri5:1512.14:4412.511:053.411:27-1.36:255:28New Moon13Fri
14Sat6:0812.35:2312.211:544.36:265:26Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:0112.36:0311.712:10-1.612:445.16:285:24Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:5512.16:4711.012:53-1.51:395.76:295:22Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:5111.97:3610.21:38-1.02:406.26:305:20Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:5111.68:339.32:27-0.33:546.46:325:18First Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:5511.39:418.63:190.65:236.36:335:17First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:0011.14:181.56:445.76:355:15First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:5511.15:222.37:424.96:365:13First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:298.31:3811.16:292.98:244.06:385:11Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:438.72:1211.27:303.38:563.26:395:09Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:429.32:3911.28:233.79:232.36:415:08Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:309.93:0511.39:094.19:481.56:425:06Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:1210.53:3011.39:494.510:140.76:445:04Full Moon26Thu
27Fri4:5011.03:5611.310:264.910:420.06:455:03Full Moon27Fri
28Sat5:2711.44:2511.311:045.411:14-0.76:475:01Full Moon28Sat
29Sun6:0511.84:5511.211:435.811:50-1.16:484:59Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:4512.05:2911.012:246.26:504:58Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:2812.16:0710.712:29-1.31:096.56:514:56Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 4:11 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 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 (56% illuminated). This places Gig Harbor, 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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