Tides Today & Tomorrow in Seattle, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Seattle, WA.
Next low tide : in 37m at 3:30 pm (5.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:29 pm (10.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9447130
Common Questions About Tides

Seattle, WA Tides - Aug 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:468.210:0411.44:171.53:495.14:467:44First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:428.65:160.75:066.74:477:43First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:229.66:140.06:507.74:487:42Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:2910.57:08-0.48:267.84:507:40Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:369.84:1711.17:59-0.89:327.64:517:39Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:319.64:5511.48:45-1.010:177.24:527:37Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:229.55:2711.49:26-1.110:526.94:537:36Full Moon7Thu
8Fri3:089.65:5211.310:04-1.111:206.64:557:34Full Moon8Fri
9Sat3:509.66:1211.210:40-1.011:456.24:567:33Full Moon9Sat
10Sun4:319.66:3111.211:14-0.74:577:31Full Moon10Sun
11Mon5:129.56:5111.212:125.611:48 AM-0.34:597:29Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:559.37:1311.312:435.012:210.45:007:28Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:419.07:3711.31:164.212:541.45:017:26Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:328.78:0311.11:533.41:292.75:037:24Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:308.58:3110.92:342.62:054.15:047:23Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:388.39:0110.63:191.82:475.55:057:21Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun11:048.49:3710.34:101.13:416.95:077:19Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:548.95:060.45:058.05:087:17Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:289.76:06-0.46:498.45:097:16Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:2210.57:07-1.28:118.25:117:14Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:3910.24:0211.18:05-1.99:077.75:127:12Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:4510.54:3611.58:59-2.59:536.85:137:10New Moon22Fri
23Sat2:4610.85:0811.89:49-2.610:365.75:157:08New Moon23Sat
24Sun3:4511.05:3912.010:36-2.311:214.65:167:06New Moon24Sun
25Mon4:4410.96:1012.111:21-1.55:177:04Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:4410.76:4212.112:063.312:06-0.25:197:03Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:4610.27:1512.012:532.212:511.45:207:01Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:539.77:5011.61:411.31:383.35:216:59Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:089.48:2711.02:320.62:315.15:236:57First Quarter29Fri
30Sat10:409.29:0910.33:240.33:396.65:246:55First Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:309.64:220.35:217.65:256:53First Quarter31Sun
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 6:29 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 37% 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 (37% 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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