Tides Today & Tomorrow in Seattle, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Seattle, WA.
Next low tide : 8:20 pm (7.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 18m at 3:10 pm (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9447130
Common Questions About Tides

Seattle, WA Tides - Jun 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:1110.97:3112.212:116.112:07-2.84:157:58Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:0210.28:2012.11:096.212:53-2.14:157:59Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:579.49:0811.92:126.11:40-1.24:147:59Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:588.59:5611.73:195.72:290.04:138:00Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:087.810:4411.44:315.23:221.34:138:01Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed10:297.311:3011.25:384.44:192.64:138:02Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:017.36:363.55:223.84:128:03Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:1311.01:297.77:222.66:294.74:128:04Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:5210.82:408.48:001.77:345.54:118:04Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:2710.63:359.28:330.88:326.04:118:05Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:0010.54:209.89:030.19:216.44:118:06Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:3210.44:5710.39:33-0.610:046.64:118:06New Moon12Tue
13Wed3:0510.35:3010.810:04-1.110:446.84:108:07New Moon13Wed
14Thu3:3810.26:0311.110:38-1.511:236.94:108:07New Moon14Thu
15Fri4:1310.16:3611.411:13-1.84:108:08New Moon15Fri
16Sat4:519.97:1111.712:036.811:52 AM-1.94:108:08Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:339.67:4811.812:466.612:32-1.74:108:09Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:219.38:2811.91:346.31:15-1.34:108:09Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:168.89:0912.02:265.92:00-0.54:108:09Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:208.39:5212.03:225.22:500.54:108:10First Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:367.910:3711.94:224.23:441.84:118:10First Quarter21Thu
22Fri11:037.811:2411.95:223.14:453.14:118:10First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:368.26:201.75:534.44:118:10Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:1011.92:029.07:130.37:045.34:118:11Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:5711.93:139.98:03-1.08:136.04:128:11Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:4411.84:1210.88:50-2.09:166.34:128:11Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:3011.75:0311.59:35-2.710:146.44:128:11Full Moon27Wed
28Thu3:1711.45:4911.910:20-3.011:086.44:138:11Full Moon28Thu
29Fri4:0511.06:3212.111:03-2.94:138:11Full Moon29Fri
30Sat4:5410.57:1212.212:016.211:47 AM-2.44:148:10Waning Gibbous30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9447130)

Common Questions About Seattle, WA Tides

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

Slack tide in Seattle, WA is approximately 5:45 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 Seattle, WA?

Seattle, WA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 Seattle, 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 Seattle, WA?

Tide predictions for Seattle, 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 Seattle, WA?

Tide data for Seattle, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9447130. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9447130.

What is the moon phase in Seattle, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Seattle, WA is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Seattle, 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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