Tides Today & Tomorrow in Seattle, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Seattle, WA.
Next low tide : 6:06 pm (7.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 39m at 1:37 pm (9.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9447130
Common Questions About Tides

Seattle, WA Tides - Apr 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:578.45:417.14:511.65:486:38First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:559.911:11 AM8.17:206.85:551.85:466:39First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:5310.112:278.18:156.26:571.85:446:41Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:3210.41:318.48:495.67:511.75:426:42Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:0110.62:248.99:144.98:371.65:406:44Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:2710.83:109.49:374.09:191.75:386:45Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:5111.03:539.910:033.19:581.95:366:47Full Moon7Tue
8Wed4:1611.24:3710.310:322.010:372.45:346:48Full Moon8Wed
9Thu4:4311.35:2210.711:051.011:173.05:326:49Full Moon9Thu
10Fri5:1311.46:1011.011:420.011:593.95:306:51Full Moon10Fri
11Sat5:4511.37:0111.112:23-0.75:286:52Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:2111.17:5711.112:454.81:07-1.25:266:54Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:0110.88:5910.91:355.71:56-1.35:246:55Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:4810.210:1010.82:356.42:50-1.05:226:56Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:469.511:3010.73:506.93:51-0.55:206:58Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu10:028.95:236.84:580.15:186:59Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:4410.911:30 AM8.66:526.16:070.65:167:01Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:4111.212:578.87:554.97:141.05:147:02Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:2611.42:119.28:433.78:141.45:137:03Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:0211.63:149.79:232.59:071.95:117:05Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:3311.64:0810.19:591.59:542.65:097:06New Moon21Tue
22Wed4:0211.54:5810.510:330.610:393.45:077:08New Moon22Wed
23Thu4:3011.35:4510.811:06-0.111:224.25:057:09New Moon23Thu
24Fri5:0011.06:3010.911:40-0.55:047:10New Moon24Fri
25Sat5:3110.67:1511.012:065.012:15-0.75:027:12Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:0510.18:0010.912:515.812:51-0.75:007:13Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:419.58:4810.81:406.31:31-0.44:587:15Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:228.99:4010.62:366.82:140.14:577:16Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:118.310:3810.53:466.93:020.74:557:17First Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:137.711:3810.45:166.83:571.34:537:19First Quarter30Thu
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 3:51 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 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 (56% illuminated). This places Seattle, 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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