Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gig Harbor, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gig Harbor, WA.
Next low tide : in 14m at 5:43 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:0613.35:3411.512:446.57:364:22Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:5213.36:2510.712:31-2.21:416.47:384:21Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:3713.27:219.81:16-1.42:426.27:394:21Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:2212.98:239.02:02-0.33:475.87:404:21First Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:0712.69:368.32:501.04:565.27:414:20First Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:5212.311:027.93:422.36:004.47:424:20First Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:3712.04:393.76:553.57:434:20First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:398.112:1911.85:444.97:402.57:444:20Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:078.712:5911.66:555.88:171.67:454:20Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:139.61:3611.58:036.48:500.87:464:20Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:0410.42:1111.49:016.89:210.17:474:20Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:4411.12:4511.39:507.19:52-0.57:484:20Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:1811.73:1911.210:317.210:24-1.07:494:20Full Moon13Fri
14Sat5:4912.13:5411.111:107.310:59-1.47:504:20Full Moon14Sat
15Sun6:2012.54:3111.011:487.211:35-1.67:514:20Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:5212.85:1110.812:287.07:514:20Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:2613.05:5610.512:14-1.61:126.77:524:21Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:0313.26:4710.112:55-1.32:006.37:534:21Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:4213.27:459.61:38-0.62:525.77:534:21Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:2313.28:549.02:240.43:504.97:544:22Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:0613.210:168.63:141.64:513.87:544:22Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun10:5113.111:528.64:103.15:522.67:554:23Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon11:3913.05:154.66:501.37:554:23Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:319.312:2812.96:285.87:440.07:564:24Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:5410.41:1812.87:456.68:33-1.27:564:24Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:5711.42:0712.78:566.99:20-2.07:564:25Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:4912.32:5512.59:577.010:04-2.47:574:26New Moon27Fri
28Sat5:3412.93:4312.210:536.910:48-2.57:574:27New Moon28Sat
29Sun6:1513.24:3111.811:436.711:30-2.37:574:27New Moon29Sun
30Mon6:5313.45:2011.212:326.47:574:28Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:2913.46:1010.612:12-1.71:216.07:574:29Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 9:49 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 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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