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 5h 10m 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 - Mar 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:4811.21:2210.28:598.08:36-1.66:505:52Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:1711.62:2710.69:387.09:26-1.96:485:54Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:4312.03:2711.010:175.810:12-1.76:475:55Full Moon3Tue
4Wed5:1012.34:2511.210:584.310:57-1.06:455:57Full Moon4Wed
5Thu5:3812.55:2411.111:402.911:400.36:435:58Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:0812.66:2510.912:241.56:416:00Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:3912.67:2810.512:241.91:090.56:396:01Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:1312.38:3710.21:103.61:56-0.26:376:03Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:4811.79:589.92:005.42:47-0.46:356:04Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:2910.911:439.93:016.93:42-0.26:336:06Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:1810.04:308.04:440.26:316:07Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:2710.310:25 AM9.26:468.15:520.56:296:09Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:3610.811:51 AM8.78:177.57:010.76:276:10Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:2311.11:118.79:086.88:010.76:256:12Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:5811.32:159.09:456.08:500.76:236:13Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:2411.23:059.310:135.49:310.86:216:15Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:4211.13:499.510:374.710:061.16:196:16New Moon17Tue
18Wed4:5611.14:309.710:583.910:381.76:176:17New Moon18Wed
19Thu5:1011.15:109.811:213.111:092.46:156:19New Moon19Thu
20Fri5:2711.15:509.911:462.211:413.36:136:20New Moon20Fri
21Sat5:4711.16:3310.012:151.46:116:22Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:1010.97:1910.112:144.312:470.76:096:23Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:3310.78:0810.012:495.31:230.26:076:25Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:5810.49:069.91:286.42:050.06:056:26Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:2410.010:199.82:137.32:53-0.16:036:27First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:559.611:559.93:148.23:510.06:016:29First Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:519.24:518.64:570.05:596:30First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:2410.210:31 AM8.96:498.36:06-0.25:576:32First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:1510.712:079.07:547.47:12-0.45:556:33Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:5011.11:269.58:366.28:10-0.45:536:35Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:1911.52:3410.19:144.79:02-0.15:506:36Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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