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 : 3:52 pm (5.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 7m at 10:31 am (9.2 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 - Sep 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:2810.53:4311.07:44-0.39:046.96:297:51Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:3910.24:3711.68:46-0.510:116.46:307:49Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:4610.25:1911.99:42-0.711:005.86:317:47Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:4510.35:5312.010:31-0.711:385.26:337:45New Moon4Tue
5Wed4:3710.46:2011.911:14-0.56:347:43New Moon5Wed
6Thu5:2210.56:4411.812:114.611:53 AM-0.16:357:41New Moon6Thu
7Fri6:0610.57:0611.712:424.112:300.66:377:39New Moon7Fri
8Sat6:4810.47:2911.51:123.51:061.36:387:37Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:3210.37:5511.41:432.91:422.36:397:35Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:1810.18:2311.12:162.42:183.36:417:33Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:079.98:5410.72:521.92:574.46:427:31Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:019.79:2810.33:321.63:415.56:437:29First Quarter12Wed
13Thu11:069.510:069.84:171.44:356.56:457:27First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:279.55:081.45:527.26:467:25First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:019.86:061.37:387.46:477:23First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:1110.47:081.09:027.26:497:21Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:109.13:5710.98:090.69:466.76:507:19Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:159.44:3011.39:050.110:195.96:517:17Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:1210.04:5911.79:56-0.310:525.06:537:15Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:0510.75:2812.010:42-0.511:273.96:547:13Full Moon20Thu
21Fri4:5611.25:5712.311:27-0.36:557:11Full Moon21Fri
22Sat5:4911.66:2912.512:052.712:110.46:577:09Full Moon22Sat
23Sun6:4311.87:0212.512:451.512:561.36:587:06Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:4011.77:3812.41:290.41:422.66:597:04Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:4111.68:1712.02:15-0.42:324.07:017:02Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:4811.39:0011.53:05-0.83:285.37:027:00Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu11:0511.09:5010.73:58-0.84:376.47:036:58Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:3511.04:57-0.56:107.07:056:56Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:0411.26:030.07:596.87:066:54Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:159.32:1111.66:130.48:156.06:075:52Waning Crescent30Sun
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 1:11 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 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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