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 2h 10m 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 - Jul 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:2111.28:0413.112:457.112:32-3.24:178:10Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:1810.48:4712.91:446.71:19-2.34:188:10Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:199.69:2912.72:456.12:08-1.04:188:10Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:278.710:1012.53:485.32:570.44:198:09First Quarter4Thu
5Fri9:448.010:5012.14:524.43:482.04:208:09First Quarter5Fri
6Sat11:177.611:2911.85:523.44:453.74:208:09First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:047.96:452.45:525.24:218:08First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:0811.42:388.87:301.47:096.34:228:08Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:4611.13:479.88:100.68:277.04:238:07Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:2410.84:3810.68:46-0.29:337.44:248:07Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:0210.65:1811.29:20-0.710:247.54:258:06Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:3910.45:5211.69:54-1.211:057.64:258:05Full Moon12Fri
13Sat3:1710.36:2011.810:29-1.511:397.54:268:05Full Moon13Sat
14Sun3:5510.36:4712.011:04-1.84:278:04Full Moon14Sun
15Mon4:3410.27:1412.112:127.311:41 AM-1.84:288:03Full Moon15Mon
16Tue5:1510.17:4312.312:467.012:20-1.84:298:02Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:009.98:1412.41:246.612:59-1.44:308:01Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:509.58:4612.42:066.01:39-0.74:318:01Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:479.19:1912.42:525.22:210.34:328:00Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:538.69:5412.43:434.23:061.74:347:59Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun10:118.310:3212.34:373.03:563.34:357:58Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon11:428.411:1412.15:321.74:564.94:367:57Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:249.06:280.46:106.34:377:56Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:0012.02:5310.17:23-0.97:327.24:387:54Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:5011.93:5911.18:16-2.08:497.54:397:53Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:4311.84:5111.99:07-2.79:547.54:407:52Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:3611.85:3512.49:56-3.210:497.14:427:51New Moon27Sat
28Sun3:3111.66:1612.710:43-3.211:396.64:437:50New Moon28Sun
29Mon4:2511.46:5312.711:30-2.94:447:48New Moon29Mon
30Tue5:1911.07:2912.712:286.012:14-2.24:457:47Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed6:1510.48:0312.61:165.412:59-1.14:467:46Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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