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 3h 58m 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 - Mar 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:1411.14:426.45:200.76:505:55Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:0710.311:21 AM10.46:216.96:280.96:485:56Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:2510.812:3410.07:566.67:330.96:465:58Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:2011.31:4410.09:016.18:290.86:445:59Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:0011.62:4210.19:485.59:160.86:426:01Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:3111.73:3110.310:244.99:570.96:406:02Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:5511.74:1310.410:534.310:331.26:386:04New Moon7Thu
8Fri5:1411.74:5210.511:193.811:071.66:366:05New Moon8Fri
9Sat5:3411.75:3110.611:453.211:402.16:346:07New Moon9Sat
10Sun5:5611.76:0910.712:142.66:326:08New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:2211.76:5010.612:132.712:452.06:306:10Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:5011.67:3310.512:473.41:201.66:286:11Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:2111.48:1910.41:234.21:581.26:266:13Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:5411.19:1210.22:025.02:411.16:246:14Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:3110.710:1510.02:475.83:291.06:226:15First Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:1510.311:309.93:436.64:250.96:206:17First Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:139.94:587.05:270.86:186:18First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:5010.211:26 AM9.86:247.06:310.66:166:20First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:5410.712:4110.07:396.47:330.46:146:21Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:4111.31:4910.48:355.48:300.26:126:22Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:1911.82:5211.09:224.29:220.26:106:24Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:5512.33:5011.510:052.910:110.56:086:25Full Moon22Fri
23Sat4:3012.74:4611.910:481.610:591.16:066:27Full Moon23Sat
24Sun5:0612.95:4112.111:310.511:462.06:046:28Full Moon24Sun
25Mon5:4412.96:3812.012:16-0.36:026:30Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:2412.77:3511.812:343.01:02-0.86:006:31Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:0612.28:3611.51:244.11:50-0.85:586:32Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:5211.59:4311.12:205.12:41-0.55:566:34Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:4310.710:5910.83:255.93:360.15:546:35Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat9:449.84:476.44:370.85:526:37Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:2210.810:58 AM9.26:256.35:441.45:506:38Third Quarter31Sun
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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