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 20m at 4:02 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:1012.55:3111.910:57-1.311:134.44:537:20New Moon1Wed
2Thu4:4412.56:2812.311:38-2.44:527:22New Moon2Thu
3Fri5:2012.27:2612.512:035.312:22-2.94:507:23Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:0111.88:2612.512:566.21:09-3.04:497:24Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:4711.19:3012.31:576.91:59-2.54:477:26Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:4110.210:3912.13:097.22:54-1.74:467:27First Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:489.211:4812.04:407.13:54-0.64:447:29First Quarter7Tue
8Wed10:138.46:186.35:000.54:437:30First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:4912.011:52 AM8.07:305.26:091.54:417:31First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:3811.91:258.28:214.07:162.34:407:32Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:1711.92:418.89:012.98:173.14:397:34Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:4711.83:429.49:341.89:093.84:377:35Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:1211.64:3410.010:020.99:564.64:367:36Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:3411.45:1910.610:270.110:395.34:357:38Full Moon14Tue
15Wed3:5711.26:0011.010:53-0.511:196.04:337:39Full Moon15Wed
16Thu4:2210.96:3711.411:21-1.011:596.64:327:40Full Moon16Thu
17Fri4:4910.67:1311.611:51-1.34:317:41Full Moon17Fri
18Sat5:1910.37:5011.812:417.012:25-1.44:307:43Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:529.98:3011.81:257.31:02-1.34:297:44Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:279.49:1411.82:137.41:42-1.04:277:45Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:089.010:0211.73:097.42:27-0.64:267:46Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:018.510:5311.64:157.23:16-0.14:257:47Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:138.011:4111.75:256.74:100.64:247:49Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri10:397.76:245.95:091.34:237:50Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:2511.812:067.97:104.66:102.24:237:51Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:0312.01:268.57:503.17:123.04:227:52Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:3812.22:389.58:291.48:113.94:217:53Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:1212.43:4210.59:09-0.39:084.84:207:54Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:4612.54:4211.59:49-1.910:035.74:197:55New Moon29Wed
30Thu3:2312.55:3812.210:31-3.010:586.44:187:56New Moon30Thu
31Fri4:0212.46:3412.711:15-3.711:546.94:187:57New Moon31Fri
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 7:16 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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