Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 6:15 pm (7.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 34m at 1:52 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Jun 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:549.99:0712.12:126.71:48-1.65:168:58Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:429.59:4612.12:596.42:31-1.15:168:59Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:399.010:2812.13:525.93:18-0.35:158:59First Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:468.511:1112.24:495.24:080.95:159:00First Quarter4Fri
5Sat11:058.211:5612.25:494.15:042.25:149:01First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:348.36:482.86:073.55:149:02First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:4212.22:028.87:421.37:174.75:149:03Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:2812.33:219.88:34-0.28:285.65:139:03Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:1412.44:2710.89:22-1.59:356.25:139:04Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:0112.35:2311.610:08-2.510:376.55:139:05Full Moon10Thu
11Fri3:4712.26:1312.210:53-3.211:346.65:129:05Full Moon11Fri
12Sat4:3511.97:0012.511:38-3.45:129:06Full Moon12Sat
13Sun5:2411.57:4512.712:286.412:23-3.15:129:06Full Moon13Sun
14Mon6:1510.98:2812.71:216.21:07-2.65:129:07Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:0810.29:0912.62:155.91:52-1.75:129:07Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:059.59:4912.43:105.52:37-0.55:129:08Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:078.710:3012.14:084.93:230.85:129:08Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:168.111:1011.85:074.34:122.35:129:08Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat11:387.711:5211.56:053.65:063.75:129:09Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:117.86:592.76:095.15:139:09Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:3411.32:398.47:481.97:216.15:139:09Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:1611.03:499.28:311.18:346.85:139:09Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:5710.94:4310.09:090.39:377.15:139:09Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:3710.75:2510.69:45-0.410:297.35:149:10Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:1510.76:0111.110:20-1.011:127.35:149:10New Moon25Fri
26Sat3:5310.66:3211.510:55-1.511:517.25:149:10New Moon26Sat
27Sun4:3110.67:0211.811:31-1.95:159:10New Moon27Sun
28Mon5:1110.57:3212.012:286.912:09-2.15:159:09New Moon28Mon
29Tue5:5410.48:0412.31:076.612:48-2.05:169:09Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:4210.28:3712.41:486.11:28-1.65:179:09Waxing Crescent30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446484)

Common Questions About Tacoma, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Tacoma, WA today?

Slack tide in Tacoma, WA is approximately 4:03 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 Tacoma, WA?

Tacoma, WA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 63% 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 Tacoma, 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 Tacoma, WA?

Tide predictions for Tacoma, 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 Tacoma, WA?

Tide data for Tacoma, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9446484. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9446484.

What is the moon phase in Tacoma, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Tacoma, WA is First Quarter (63% illuminated). This places Tacoma, 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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