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 6h 43m at 4:02 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:31 am (9.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446369
Common Questions About Tides

Gig Harbor, WA Tides - Dec 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:1512.210:197.73:431.26:136.17:364:22First Quarter1Sun
2Mon11:5812.211:487.84:392.16:564.97:374:21First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:3612.35:403.17:333.57:384:21Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:128.51:1112.56:424.08:101.87:394:21Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:259.51:4512.67:444.98:470.27:414:20Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:2810.62:1912.88:435.89:26-1.47:424:20Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:2511.72:5512.99:406.510:07-2.77:434:20Full Moon7Sat
8Sun5:1912.63:3412.810:347.110:50-3.57:444:20Full Moon8Sun
9Mon6:1113.24:1712.611:297.511:36-3.87:454:20Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:0213.65:0412.112:257.77:464:20Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:5313.75:5711.412:23-3.61:257.67:474:20Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:4513.66:5710.51:12-2.92:307.37:484:20Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:3613.48:059.52:03-1.83:446.77:494:20Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat10:2713.29:268.62:56-0.45:025.87:494:20Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun11:1512.911:048.03:531.26:124.67:504:20Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:0112.74:552.87:103.37:514:20Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:528.212:4212.46:034.37:572.17:524:20Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:279.01:1912.17:165.68:351.07:524:21Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:3910.01:5211.88:276.59:090.17:534:21Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:3511.02:2411.59:307.19:39-0.57:544:21Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:2011.82:5511.210:247.610:09-1.07:544:22New Moon21Sat
22Sun5:5812.23:2711.011:117.810:39-1.37:554:22New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:3012.54:0110.711:517.911:12-1.47:554:23New Moon23Mon
24Tue6:5912.74:3610.512:297.97:554:23New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:2712.85:1510.21:067.87:564:24Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:5712.85:559.912:23-1.31:447.67:564:25Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:3012.86:409.51:01-0.92:277.37:564:26Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:0412.87:329.01:41-0.43:146.87:574:26Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:4012.88:358.52:230.44:056.17:574:27First Quarter29Sun
30Mon10:1712.79:518.13:071.44:585.17:574:28First Quarter30Mon
31Tue10:5412.711:198.13:552.75:473.77:574:29First 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 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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