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 5h 44m 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 - Mar 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:2911.68:549.81:314.82:131.26:495:54Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:0011.110:069.62:136.22:561.16:475:55First Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:3510.411:449.53:057.53:451.26:465:57First Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:199.84:308.34:431.36:445:58First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:319.910:23 AM9.26:498.55:481.36:426:00First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:3610.411:41 AM9.08:148.06:521.06:406:01Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:1610.812:539.18:577.57:490.66:386:03Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:4411.11:519.59:256.88:370.26:366:04Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:0711.42:4110.09:506.09:180.06:346:06Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:2611.63:2810.410:155.19:570.16:326:07Full Moon10Fri
11Sat4:4511.94:1510.810:433.910:350.66:306:09Full Moon11Sat
12Sun5:0512.15:0311.111:152.611:121.56:286:10Full Moon12Sun
13Mon5:2912.45:5411.311:501.311:512.76:266:11Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:5612.56:4811.312:290.26:246:13Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:2612.47:4811.112:334.11:12-0.76:226:14Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:0012.28:5510.81:175.52:00-1.16:206:16Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:3911.710:1710.52:096.92:54-1.16:186:17Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:2710.93:187.93:55-0.86:166:19Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:0010.59:34 AM10.15:028.45:06-0.46:146:20Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:2810.911:04 AM9.56:587.96:20-0.26:126:21Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:2711.312:379.58:116.97:28-0.16:106:23Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:0811.71:559.79:005.68:270.16:086:24Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:4111.92:5810.19:394.49:160.56:066:26Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:0811.93:5310.410:143.310:001.26:046:27New Moon24Fri
25Sat4:3112.04:4210.610:452.310:402.16:026:28New Moon25Sat
26Sun4:5211.95:2910.811:151.411:183.26:006:30New Moon26Sun
27Mon5:1411.86:1410.911:450.611:554.35:586:31New Moon27Mon
28Tue5:3811.56:5911.012:160.15:566:33Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:0411.27:4510.912:345.412:49-0.25:546:34Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:3310.78:3510.71:166.41:25-0.25:526:35Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri7:0610.29:3310.42:027.22:050.15:506:37Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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