Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 4:32 pm (6.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 48m at 11:36 am (9.1 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 - Nov 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:2012.85:3511.812:00-3.512:447.56:534:53Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:2112.66:2510.912:48-3.21:487.96:544:51Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:2712.37:269.91:41-2.33:087.96:564:50First Quarter3Thu
4Fri10:3412.08:448.92:38-1.24:427.36:574:48First Quarter4Fri
5Sat11:3811.910:208.33:410.06:066.36:594:47First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:3211.84:501.27:085.07:004:45First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:018.21:1511.86:002.37:553.67:024:44Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:288.61:4911.87:053.28:332.47:034:43Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:389.32:1611.78:034.29:041.37:054:41Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:3510.02:3911.58:545.19:310.47:064:40Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:2510.73:0011.49:416.09:57-0.47:084:39Full Moon11Fri
12Sat5:0811.33:2311.110:246.710:22-0.97:094:38Full Moon12Sat
13Sun5:4711.73:4710.911:057.410:50-1.37:114:36Full Moon13Sun
14Mon6:2312.04:1510.611:467.811:21-1.57:124:35Full Moon14Mon
15Tue6:5912.14:4510.212:288.17:144:34Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:3712.15:189.91:138.37:154:33Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:1912.05:559.512:34-1.32:038.37:174:32Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:0511.86:419.01:17-0.93:038.17:184:31Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:5311.77:448.42:03-0.44:117.77:194:30Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:4111.79:077.92:540.35:166.97:214:29Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon11:2511.810:417.83:491.26:085.77:224:28Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:0312.04:492.26:504.17:244:27Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:138.212:3712.25:523.47:302.37:254:26Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:349.11:1012.56:554.68:080.47:264:26Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:4410.21:4412.77:575.78:48-1.47:284:25Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:4611.42:1912.88:566.79:28-2.87:294:24New Moon26Sat
27Sun4:4212.32:5712.89:537.410:11-3.87:304:24New Moon27Sun
28Mon5:3612.93:3912.610:497.910:56-4.27:324:23New Moon28Mon
29Tue6:2813.24:2512.211:458.111:42-4.07:334:22Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:2013.35:1611.512:438.17:344:22Waxing 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 2:04 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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