Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bay City, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bay City, WA.
Next low tide : 8:57 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 35m at 3:53 pm (8.9 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 - May 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:039.74:417.69:32-0.89:214.16:008:25Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:389.35:287.210:13-0.310:014.55:598:27Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:188.76:206.910:590.210:514.85:578:28Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:068.27:196.811:510.811:565.05:568:29First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:057.78:226.912:491.25:548:31First Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:177.39:187.31:174.81:501.45:538:32First Quarter6Wed
7Thu8:357.110:027.82:374.32:481.65:518:33First Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:467.210:388.43:403.43:391.65:508:34Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:477.411:129.04:302.34:231.85:498:36Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:437.711:459.65:141.15:051.95:478:37Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:358.05:55-0.15:462.25:468:38Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:1810.21:258.26:36-1.16:262.55:458:40Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:5410.62:148.37:17-2.07:072.85:438:41Full Moon13Wed
14Thu1:3210.93:048.38:00-2.57:503.15:428:42Full Moon14Thu
15Fri2:1311.03:558.18:45-2.78:353.45:418:43Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:5810.84:498.09:34-2.59:263.75:408:45Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:4910.35:477.810:27-2.010:264.05:388:46Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:479.76:477.811:24-1.311:374.05:378:47Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:548.97:498.012:24-0.65:368:48Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:098.28:498.412:593.71:260.15:358:49Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:307.69:408.92:213.02:280.75:348:51Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri9:497.410:259.43:322.03:251.25:338:52Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:597.411:059.84:300.94:161.85:328:53Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:017.55:20-0.15:042.35:318:54Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:567.66:04-0.95:482.75:308:55New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:1810.11:447.76:44-1.46:303.15:298:56New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:5210.02:287.77:21-1.67:093.45:298:57New Moon27Wed
28Thu1:269.93:087.77:58-1.77:463.75:288:58New Moon28Thu
29Fri2:019.63:487.68:34-1.58:243.95:278:59Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:379.34:287.49:11-1.29:024.15:269:00Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun3:149.05:107.29:50-0.89:444.35:269:01Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 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 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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