Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gig Harbor, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gig Harbor, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:50 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 44m at 9:47 pm (11.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446369
Common Questions About Tides

Gig Harbor, WA Tides - Dec 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:4213.16:0011.712:22-2.71:106.88:375:22Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:3013.26:4211.01:04-2.52:047.18:385:21Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:1813.27:3010.31:46-2.03:047.18:395:21Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:0013.08:189.42:28-1.34:107.08:405:21Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:4812.79:248.63:16-0.35:226.68:415:20Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:3012.410:368.04:040.96:345.98:425:20Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:1812.24:522.17:345.18:435:20Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:007.61:0012.05:523.28:224.18:445:20Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:367.81:4211.96:584.38:583.18:455:20Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:008.42:1811.87:585.29:282.18:465:20Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:069.32:4811.79:045.99:581.18:475:20Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:0010.13:1811.69:586.510:280.28:485:20Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:4210.93:5411.610:466.910:58-0.78:495:20New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:1811.64:2411.511:287.211:28-1.48:505:20New Moon14Thu
15Fri6:5412.24:5411.412:107.58:515:20New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:3012.65:3011.312:04-1.912:527.68:515:20New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:0612.96:1211.112:46-2.21:407.58:525:21Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:4813.17:0010.71:28-2.22:287.48:535:21Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:3013.27:5410.22:10-1.93:227.08:535:21Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:1213.29:009.62:58-1.24:226.48:545:22Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:0013.210:188.93:46-0.15:285.58:545:22First Quarter21Thu
22Fri11:4813.111:488.44:401.36:344.38:555:23First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:3013.05:402.87:342.88:555:23First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:248.61:1813.06:524.38:281.38:565:24Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:069.42:0612.98:045.59:16-0.18:565:24Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:2410.62:4812.79:166.410:04-1.28:565:25Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:2411.63:3012.510:226.910:46-2.08:575:26Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:1212.44:1212.211:227.211:22-2.48:575:27Full Moon28Thu
29Fri7:0013.04:5411.812:167.38:575:27Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:4213.25:4211.412:04-2.41:047.28:575:28Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:1813.36:1810.812:46-2.21:527.18:575:29Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 1:18 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Gig Harbor, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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