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 6h 39m 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 - Aug 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:5810.74:2911.19:05-1.09:476.64:487:44Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:4511.05:0111.69:48-1.610:296.14:507:42New Moon2Fri
3Sat3:3311.25:3312.110:31-1.911:115.44:517:41New Moon3Sat
4Sun4:2311.46:0612.511:14-1.911:554.54:527:40New Moon4Sun
5Mon5:1511.36:4112.811:58-1.44:537:38Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:1011.17:1812.912:413.612:42-0.64:557:37Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:1010.67:5712.91:312.81:280.64:567:35Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:1410.18:3912.72:232.02:172.14:577:33First Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:269.69:2512.43:191.33:123.64:597:32First Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:539.310:1611.94:180.84:165.15:007:30First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:369.55:220.45:366.15:017:29First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:0810.16:270.07:086.65:027:27Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:1910.93:1410.87:29-0.38:296.45:047:25Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:2210.74:0311.48:24-0.59:306.05:057:24Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:2110.74:4211.79:13-0.610:165.55:067:22Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:1210.65:1311.89:56-0.610:545.05:087:20Full Moon16Fri
17Sat3:5810.65:3911.710:36-0.411:284.65:097:18Full Moon17Sat
18Sun4:4110.56:0211.711:120.05:107:17Full Moon18Sun
19Mon5:2310.46:2511.712:004.111:48 AM0.65:127:15Full Moon19Mon
20Tue6:0510.26:5111.612:323.612:231.35:137:13Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:4910.07:2011.51:053.112:582.15:147:11Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:359.87:5111.31:422.71:353.15:167:09Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:259.58:2611.02:212.32:144.15:177:08Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:229.29:0410.63:052.02:585.15:187:06Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun10:299.09:4710.23:541.83:516.05:207:04Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon11:509.110:409.94:491.65:026.75:217:02Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:169.45:481.26:287.05:227:00Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:2110.06:470.87:436.85:246:58Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:4310.03:0510.67:440.28:386.35:256:56Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:4210.43:4011.28:35-0.49:225.55:266:54Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat2:3610.84:1311.79:23-0.710:034.55:286:52New Moon31Sat
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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