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 5h 07m 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 - May 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:1511.11:218.28:063.97:063.34:537:21Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:5411.12:308.88:443.08:053.84:517:22Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:2511.13:249.49:152.28:554.24:507:24Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:5311.14:1010.09:421.49:394.64:487:25Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:1911.14:5010.510:080.610:195.04:467:26New Moon5Sun
6Mon3:4611.05:2610.910:360.010:565.44:457:28New Moon6Mon
7Tue4:1511.06:0211.311:06-0.611:345.84:447:29New Moon7Tue
8Wed4:4610.96:3911.611:39-1.14:427:30New Moon8Wed
9Thu5:1910.77:1811.812:146.012:16-1.44:417:32Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:5510.58:0112.012:576.312:56-1.54:397:33Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:3610.18:4712.01:446.41:39-1.34:387:34Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:249.79:3612.02:376.42:27-0.94:377:36Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:239.210:2811.93:396.23:19-0.24:357:37First Quarter13Mon
14Tue9:378.711:2012.04:475.64:160.74:347:38First Quarter14Tue
15Wed11:028.45:554.75:191.64:337:39First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:1112.112:318.66:563.46:252.64:327:41Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:5812.21:549.37:491.97:313.44:307:42Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:4212.43:0510.18:370.48:344.24:297:43Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:2312.54:0711.09:21-0.99:334.84:287:44Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:0412.55:0311.710:03-1.910:285.34:277:46Full Moon20Mon
21Tue3:4512.35:5412.210:45-2.511:215.74:267:47Full Moon21Tue
22Wed4:2811.96:4312.511:28-2.74:257:48Full Moon22Wed
23Thu5:1211.47:3012.612:145.912:10-2.54:247:49Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:5910.78:1512.51:096.112:54-2.04:237:50Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:4910.09:0112.32:066.11:38-1.24:227:51Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:449.29:4612.13:085.92:24-0.24:217:52Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:468.410:3211.84:155.63:130.94:207:53Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:587.811:1711.65:245.04:052.14:207:54Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed11:227.56:254.25:033.34:197:55Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:0111.412:517.77:153.36:074.34:187:56Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:4211.22:118.37:562.47:125.14:177:57Waning Crescent31Fri
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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