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 1h 40m 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 - Feb 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:2712.48:349.21:492.22:583.77:365:12Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:0112.19:368.82:283.43:453.27:345:13First Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:3811.710:518.63:114.74:352.87:335:15First Quarter3Mon
4Tue10:2011.24:015.95:292.47:325:16First Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:298.711:08 AM10.95:096.96:251.97:305:18First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:099.312:0110.66:387.57:181.37:295:19Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:1310.112:5610.58:047.68:070.67:275:21Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:5310.81:4710.79:037.48:52-0.17:265:22Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:2411.42:3610.99:467.09:35-0.77:245:24Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:5211.93:2211.210:236.510:16-1.17:235:26Full Moon10Mon
11Tue5:2012.44:0911.411:005.810:57-1.27:215:27Full Moon11Tue
12Wed5:5012.84:5711.611:384.911:38-1.07:205:29Full Moon12Wed
13Thu6:2113.15:4911.512:204.07:185:30Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:5513.36:4311.312:21-0.31:053.17:175:32Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:3113.37:4110.81:040.71:532.37:155:33Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:1013.28:4610.31:502.02:441.67:135:35Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:5212.810:029.92:393.53:401.17:125:36Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:4012.311:379.73:375.04:410.77:105:38Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed10:3511.74:496.25:470.57:085:39Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:2410.111:40 AM11.26:226.96:530.27:065:41Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:4410.912:5010.97:566.97:55-0.17:055:43Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:4011.61:5610.89:076.48:50-0.37:035:44Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:2212.02:5410.89:595.89:38-0.37:015:46Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:5612.23:4510.910:415.210:20-0.16:595:47New Moon24Mon
25Tue5:2412.34:3110.911:164.610:590.26:575:49New Moon25Tue
26Wed5:4912.35:1510.811:494.011:360.86:565:50New Moon26Wed
27Thu6:1312.25:5710.712:213.56:545:52New Moon27Thu
28Fri6:3812.16:4010.512:121.512:543.06:525:53Waxing Crescent28Fri
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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