Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 56m at 4:32 pm (6.9 ft)
Next high tide : 10:12 pm (10.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Apr 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:5111.51:499.08:545.28:091.15:486:38Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:2411.52:509.49:314.28:581.55:466:40Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:4911.53:409.810:013.39:402.15:446:41Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:0811.44:2510.110:272.410:162.85:426:43New Moon4Mon
5Tue4:2511.35:0710.410:511.610:513.75:406:44New Moon5Tue
6Wed4:4211.35:4710.711:150.811:254.75:386:45New Moon6Wed
7Thu5:0311.26:2710.911:420.25:366:47New Moon7Thu
8Fri5:2611.07:0811.012:015.612:11-0.35:346:48Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:5210.77:5211.012:386.412:44-0.65:326:50Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:2010.38:4210.91:197.11:22-0.65:306:51Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:509.89:4110.62:077.72:06-0.45:286:52Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:259.310:5410.53:108.22:56-0.15:266:54First Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:198.84:408.33:550.35:246:55First Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:0910.59:44 AM8.46:187.85:010.55:226:57First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:0510.811:19 AM8.47:167.06:070.75:206:58First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:4411.112:418.87:545.77:090.95:186:59Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:1511.51:529.58:294.28:041.35:177:01Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:4211.82:5510.39:052.58:552.15:157:02Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:1012.23:5411.19:420.69:443.15:137:04Full Moon19Tue
20Wed3:3912.54:5211.810:20-1.010:324.25:117:05Full Moon20Wed
21Thu4:1112.65:4912.211:01-2.311:225.45:097:06Full Moon21Thu
22Fri4:4612.56:4712.411:43-3.15:087:08Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:2512.17:4712.412:146.412:29-3.25:067:09Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:0811.48:5012.11:117.11:17-2.85:047:10Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:5810.59:5811.82:197.62:09-1.95:027:12Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:599.511:0911.53:437.63:08-0.85:017:13Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed9:178.65:207.14:120.34:597:15Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:1511.410:53 AM8.06:416.15:221.34:577:16Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:0711.412:298.07:384.96:312.14:567:17Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:4811.31:488.48:213.77:332.84:547:19Waning Crescent30Sat
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 7:22 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (47% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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