Tides Today & Tomorrow in Seattle, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Seattle, WA.
Next low tide : 3:30 pm (5.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 58m at 10:13 am (8.8 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 - Jun 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:4511.06:5012.111:00-3.44:157:58Full Moon1Mon
2Tue4:2610.57:3512.112:027.711:41 AM-3.14:157:59Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:129.98:1911.912:597.712:24-2.54:147:59Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:019.29:0311.71:597.61:09-1.74:138:00Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:578.59:4511.43:047.21:55-0.74:138:01Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:007.810:2511.24:126.62:420.44:138:02Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun9:137.211:0311.05:155.83:311.74:128:03Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon10:396.811:3710.96:084.84:243.04:128:04Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:146.96:503.65:214.34:118:04Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:0910.81:447.57:242.46:235.54:118:05Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:4010.72:588.57:551.37:286.54:118:06Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:0910.63:559.48:240.28:297.34:118:06Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:3810.54:4110.28:55-0.89:237.84:108:07Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:0810.45:2110.99:29-1.710:128.14:108:07New Moon14Sun
15Mon2:4010.45:5911.410:05-2.410:578.34:108:08New Moon15Mon
16Tue3:1610.36:3611.710:45-2.911:428.34:108:08New Moon16Tue
17Wed3:5610.37:1611.911:27-3.14:108:09New Moon17Wed
18Thu4:4310.17:5512.012:288.112:12-3.14:108:09Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:379.88:3512.11:197.712:59-2.74:108:09Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:399.39:1512.12:157.11:47-1.84:108:10Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:508.69:5412.13:166.12:36-0.54:118:10First Quarter21Sun
22Mon9:137.910:3312.14:194.83:281.14:118:10First Quarter22Mon
23Tue10:497.511:1212.15:193.34:263.04:118:10First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:367.86:151.65:314.84:118:11Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu2:168.87:060.06:456.34:128:11Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:3211.83:3410.07:53-1.38:027.34:128:11Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:1311.54:3411.08:37-2.39:157.94:138:11Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:5611.25:2311.69:19-2.810:178.04:138:11Full Moon28Sun
29Mon2:4010.86:0512.010:01-3.011:117.94:138:11Full Moon29Mon
30Tue3:2510.46:4412.010:42-2.94:148:10Full Moon30Tue
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 12:51 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 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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