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 3h 31m 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 - Jun 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:0010.94:4010.69:10-0.49:387.34:167:57Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:2710.85:2111.29:38-1.110:267.84:167:58New Moon2Thu
3Fri2:5510.65:5811.610:07-1.611:098.04:157:59New Moon3Fri
4Sat3:2610.46:3311.910:40-2.011:508.24:158:00New Moon4Sat
5Sun3:5910.27:0712.011:15-2.24:148:01New Moon5Sun
6Mon4:3610.07:4312.012:318.111:54 AM-2.34:148:01Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:179.88:2012.01:138.012:35-2.24:148:02Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:049.48:5812.01:597.71:18-1.84:138:03Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:009.09:3712.12:507.22:04-1.24:138:04Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:078.510:1512.13:466.42:52-0.14:138:04First Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:278.010:5212.24:435.23:431.34:128:05First Quarter11Sat
12Sun10:587.911:2912.35:383.74:402.94:128:05First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:338.36:281.95:444.64:128:06Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:0712.32:039.37:160.16:546.14:128:07Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:4612.43:1810.48:02-1.58:067.24:128:07Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:2712.44:2111.58:48-2.89:147.84:128:07Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri2:1112.25:1512.29:33-3.610:178.14:128:08Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:5712.06:0412.610:19-4.011:158.04:128:08Full Moon18Sat
19Sun3:4711.66:5012.711:05-3.94:128:09Full Moon19Sun
20Mon4:3911.07:3412.712:107.711:51 AM-3.44:128:09Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:3410.48:1512.51:067.212:37-2.64:138:09Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:339.68:5512.32:026.71:23-1.54:138:09Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:358.89:3212.13:015.92:09-0.14:138:09Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:458.010:0811.94:005.12:561.44:138:09Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat10:077.510:4311.64:574.13:463.14:148:09Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun11:447.511:1811.45:493.14:424.84:148:10Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:268.16:362.05:516.34:158:09Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:509.17:171.07:127.44:158:09Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:2910.83:5110.17:540.28:308.04:168:09Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:0610.64:3710.98:30-0.69:328.34:168:09Waning Crescent30Thu
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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