Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bay City, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bay City, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 32m at 8:47 am (-2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:137.57:258.612:042.812:130.35:269:14First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:267.08:169.01:122.21:071.05:279:14First Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:466.79:099.52:231.32:081.65:279:13First Quarter3Tue
4Wed10:056.810:0210.03:290.33:122.15:289:13Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:167.110:5410.54:29-0.84:142.35:299:13Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:207.65:24-1.85:132.45:299:12Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:178.06:15-2.56:092.45:309:12Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:3711.02:088.47:04-2.97:012.35:319:11Full Moon8Sun
9Mon1:2710.92:568.67:50-3.07:512.25:329:11Full Moon9Mon
10Tue2:1610.73:418.78:34-2.88:412.25:339:10Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:0410.24:268.79:18-2.29:322.35:349:09Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:539.55:098.710:01-1.510:252.45:359:09Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:428.75:528.610:45-0.611:212.45:369:08Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:357.86:368.511:290.35:369:07Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:327.07:218.412:202.412:151.25:379:06Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:376.48:098.41:242.21:052.15:389:06Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:526.08:588.42:301.82:022.85:409:05Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:076.09:478.63:301.33:013.25:419:04Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:136.310:338.84:230.73:593.55:429:03Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:096.65:100.04:513.55:439:02Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:557.05:53-0.55:393.45:449:01Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:019.31:357.46:31-1.06:223.25:459:00New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:429.52:127.77:08-1.47:023.05:468:59New Moon23Mon
24Tue1:229.62:487.97:44-1.67:412.85:478:58New Moon24Tue
25Wed2:019.73:238.28:19-1.78:212.65:488:56New Moon25Wed
26Thu2:419.63:598.48:55-1.69:042.45:508:55Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:249.34:368.69:33-1.29:502.25:518:54Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:108.95:158.810:12-0.710:431.95:528:53Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:038.35:579.010:550.011:411.65:538:52First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:037.66:449.211:420.85:548:50First Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:146.97:379.312:471.212:361.75:568:49First Quarter31Tue
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 12:20 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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