Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bay City, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bay City, WA.
Next low tide : 9:29 am (-2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 26m at 3:21 am (10.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9441038
Common Questions About Tides

Bay City, WA Tides - Oct 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:308.85:380.45:572.27:156:56Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:209.312:599.56:140.36:361.27:166:54New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:059.51:2910.06:480.47:150.37:176:52New Moon3Fri
4Sat1:509.61:5910.57:220.87:55-0.57:196:50New Moon4Sat
5Sun2:359.42:3110.87:571.48:36-1.17:206:48Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:239.03:0510.98:342.19:22-1.27:216:46Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:168.53:4510.89:132.910:12-1.17:236:44Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:148.04:3110.49:593.711:09-0.77:246:42Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:217.55:289.810:564.47:256:41First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:407.36:409.212:15-0.212:124.97:276:39First Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:057.58:058.81:290.21:464.97:286:37First Quarter11Sat
12Sun10:138.09:288.82:440.43:144.27:306:35Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:048.610:399.03:490.44:213.27:316:33Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:459.311:399.24:420.55:152.27:326:31Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:209.85:280.66:011.27:346:29Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:319.312:5210.26:080.96:420.47:356:27Full Moon16Thu
17Fri1:189.31:2110.46:441.47:20-0.17:376:26Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:019.11:4910.47:182.07:55-0.47:386:24Full Moon18Sat
19Sun2:438.92:1710.37:512.68:30-0.57:396:22Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:248.62:4510.18:233.39:05-0.47:416:20Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:068.23:159.88:553.99:430.07:426:18Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:507.83:479.39:304.510:250.57:446:17Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:417.44:278.910:105.011:141.07:456:15Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:397.15:178.411:035.47:476:13Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:497.06:248.012:111.412:175.67:486:12Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:587.36:457.71:171.712:485.56:495:10Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:517.88:047.81:231.82:054.86:515:08Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:318.49:108.22:191.73:013.86:525:07Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:059.110:078.53:071.63:482.66:545:05Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:379.810:598.93:501.64:311.46:555:04Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:1010.511:509.24:301.75:120.26:575:02New Moon31Fri
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 6:25 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 Bay City, WA?

Bay City, WA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated). This places Bay City, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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