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 4h 21m 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 - Sep 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:149.37:1010.71:092.312:593.85:266:51Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:059.17:3610.31:451.71:355.05:286:49Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:059.08:039.92:251.32:156.35:296:47Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri10:188.98:349.53:111.03:077.45:316:45Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:019.14:050.84:318.25:326:43Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:469.65:070.56:398.45:336:41Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:4210.26:130.18:028.05:356:39Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:1710.77:15-0.58:417.45:366:37Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:069.53:4611.08:11-1.09:156.45:376:35Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:0910.04:1211.49:01-1.39:515.25:396:33New Moon10Thu
11Fri3:0710.64:3811.79:47-1.210:293.85:406:31New Moon11Fri
12Sat4:0310.95:0511.910:32-0.611:102.35:416:29New Moon12Sat
13Sun5:0111.05:3512.111:160.611:530.95:436:27Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:0111.06:0612.112:002.15:446:25Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:0310.86:4011.812:37-0.212:473.75:456:23Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:1110.57:1811.31:25-0.81:385.35:476:21Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:2810.38:0010.62:15-1.02:416.75:486:19First Quarter17Thu
18Fri11:0210.28:529.83:10-0.84:087.75:496:17First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:4210.44:12-0.36:137.75:516:15First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:5510.85:210.27:457.15:526:13Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:4611.16:320.58:396.25:536:11Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:568.63:2411.27:360.69:185.45:556:09Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:028.93:5311.18:290.79:494.75:566:07Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:559.24:1411.09:121.010:153.95:576:05Full Moon24Thu
25Fri3:409.54:2910.99:491.510:383.25:596:03Full Moon25Fri
26Sat4:219.74:4410.810:232.111:002.46:006:01Full Moon26Sat
27Sun5:019.95:0110.810:552.911:251.66:025:59Full Moon27Sun
28Mon5:4210.15:2110.711:283.811:530.96:035:56Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:2310.25:4310.512:024.86:045:54Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:0710.36:0710.212:240.312:385.86:065:52Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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