Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gig Harbor, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gig Harbor, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 22m at 3:52 pm (5.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:408.811:1812.74:535.34:140.35:179:10Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon11:008.35:534.15:081.85:189:10Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:0012.612:338.16:532.76:093.45:189:10Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:4312.52:128.67:491.37:184.95:199:09Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:2712.53:429.68:41-0.28:326.05:209:09Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:1212.34:5310.79:30-1.49:456.75:219:08Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:5712.25:5011.610:16-2.410:507.15:219:08Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:4311.96:3912.211:00-2.911:487.15:229:07New Moon8Sun
9Mon4:2911.67:2212.611:43-3.05:239:07New Moon9Mon
10Tue5:1711.28:0112.712:417.012:26-2.95:249:06New Moon10Tue
11Wed6:0610.78:3812.71:316.71:09-2.45:259:06Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:5610.29:1412.52:206.41:51-1.65:269:05Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:489.59:4812.33:096.02:34-0.75:279:04Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:448.910:2212.14:005.43:160.55:289:04Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:468.310:5711.84:524.84:001.85:299:03First Quarter15Sun
16Mon10:577.811:3411.55:454.14:463.35:309:02First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:257.66:373.35:404.75:319:01First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:1311.22:088.07:262.46:465.95:329:00First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:5310.93:408.88:111.58:046.85:338:59Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:3510.74:439.78:530.79:217.35:348:58Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:1610.65:2810.59:33-0.210:227.55:358:57Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:5810.56:0411.110:12-0.911:087.55:368:56Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:3810.66:3511.610:51-1.511:477.45:378:55Full Moon23Mon
24Tue4:2010.77:0511.911:31-2.15:388:54Full Moon24Tue
25Wed5:0310.87:3612.212:247.112:11-2.45:408:53Full Moon25Wed
26Thu5:4910.88:0812.51:036.712:53-2.45:418:52Full Moon26Thu
27Fri6:3910.78:4212.61:456.11:36-2.05:428:51Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:3410.49:1712.72:325.32:19-1.25:438:49Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:349.99:5312.73:224.43:050.15:448:48Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:429.310:3212.64:163.43:531.65:468:47Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue11:018.811:1412.45:132.44:463.45:478:45Third Quarter31Tue
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 6:49 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 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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