Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bay City, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bay City, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 39m at 11:32 am (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:21 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9441038
Common Questions About Tides

Bay City, WA Tides - Mar 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:339.312:2010.15:552.56:150.36:566:01New Moon1Tue
2Wed1:039.71:0010.16:311.96:470.46:546:02New Moon2Wed
3Thu1:3210.11:4010.07:081.37:190.76:526:04New Moon3Thu
4Fri2:0310.42:219.67:470.97:531.26:506:05Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:3510.63:069.28:290.68:291.86:486:06Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:1110.63:578.69:160.59:092.56:466:08Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:5210.54:557.910:090.69:563.36:456:09First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:4110.36:057.411:110.810:563.96:436:11First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:4210.07:277.312:220.96:416:12First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:569.78:497.612:134.41:370.86:396:14First Quarter10Thu
11Fri8:159.79:548.21:404.32:460.56:376:15Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:269.910:478.92:583.73:450.16:356:16Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:2910.211:319.64:012.84:36-0.16:336:18Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:2510.44:551.95:21-0.16:316:19Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:1010.212:1610.45:431.06:020.06:296:21Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:4710.61:0210.36:270.46:400.46:276:22Full Moon16Wed
17Thu1:2210.71:469.97:080.17:161.06:256:23Full Moon17Thu
18Fri1:5610.72:299.47:480.07:521.76:236:25Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:2910.53:128.98:290.28:282.46:216:26Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:0410.13:578.29:100.59:053.16:196:28Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:419.74:457.69:551.09:463.86:176:29Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:239.25:417.110:461.410:354.46:156:30Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:128.76:506.811:441.911:404.86:136:32Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:148.38:076.912:522.16:116:33Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:278.19:127.21:034.92:002.06:096:35Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:378.210:007.72:204.52:571.86:076:36Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:378.510:398.33:203.83:451.56:056:37Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:308.911:138.94:083.04:261.26:036:39Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:179.211:469.54:502.15:041.06:016:40Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:029.45:301.25:401.05:596:41New Moon30Wed
31Thu12:1810.012:459.66:080.46:151.15:576:43New Moon31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9441038)

Common Questions About Bay City, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bay City, WA today?

Slack tide in Bay City, WA is approximately 2:56 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 Bay City, WA?

Bay City, WA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Bay City, 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 Bay City, WA?

Tide predictions for Bay City, 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 Bay City, WA?

Tide data for Bay City, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9441038. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9441038.

What is the moon phase in Bay City, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Bay City, WA is First Quarter (47% illuminated). This places Bay City, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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