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 2h 40m 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 - Nov 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:067.82:0210.96:562.98:423.86:524:53Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:098.32:2311.07:483.49:032.76:544:51Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:019.02:4311.08:334.09:251.76:564:50Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:479.63:0411.19:144.79:490.66:574:48Full Moon4Tue
5Wed4:2910.33:2511.19:535.410:16-0.56:594:47Full Moon5Wed
6Thu5:1110.93:4911.010:326.210:47-1.37:004:45Full Moon6Thu
7Fri5:5311.44:1510.911:136.911:22-2.07:024:44Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:3811.74:4310.711:577.57:034:42Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:2611.85:1610.412:02-2.312:468.07:054:41Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:1911.85:5610.012:46-2.21:428.37:064:40Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:1811.76:499.41:35-1.92:528.37:084:38Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:2111.68:068.72:30-1.24:197.97:094:37Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu11:2111.69:468.13:30-0.35:476.87:114:36Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:1211.74:360.76:495.47:124:35Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:5311.95:431.87:363.67:144:33Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:098.41:2912.16:492.98:161.97:154:32Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:299.22:0112.27:514.08:540.27:174:31Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:3610.22:3212.18:495.09:30-1.27:184:30New Moon18Tue
19Wed4:3511.13:0311.99:446.010:06-2.17:204:29New Moon19Wed
20Thu5:2811.73:3611.610:376.910:42-2.67:214:28New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:1712.24:1011.111:297.511:19-2.67:224:27New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:0312.44:4610.512:237.97:244:26Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:4812.35:279.81:208.07:254:25Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:3312.16:129.212:39-1.72:258.07:274:25Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:1911.97:068.51:22-0.93:397.77:284:24Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:0611.68:127.82:090.14:587.17:294:23First Quarter26Wed
27Thu10:5211.49:337.32:591.16:016.37:314:22First Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:3311.311:047.13:532.26:465.37:324:22First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:0911.24:503.27:204.27:334:21First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:357.412:4111.25:504.37:483.07:354:21Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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