Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 44m at 2:58 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 9:03 am (9.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Jun 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:4411.18:0212.812:506.412:41-3.14:177:57Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:4410.48:5112.81:506.01:31-2.14:167:58Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:519.69:4012.62:555.42:24-0.84:167:59First Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:078.810:2912.54:034.53:200.84:158:00First Quarter4Sat
5Sun10:368.311:1812.25:103.54:212.44:158:00First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:128.36:132.35:304.04:148:01First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:0412.01:438.97:081.16:445.24:148:02Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:4911.82:569.87:550.27:556.14:138:03Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:3011.53:5510.68:37-0.68:596.64:138:03Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:0811.24:4311.29:14-1.19:546.94:138:04Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:4410.95:2311.59:48-1.410:407.04:138:05Full Moon11Sat
12Sun3:2010.65:5811.710:22-1.611:227.04:128:05Full Moon12Sun
13Mon3:5610.36:2811.810:55-1.64:128:06Full Moon13Mon
14Tue4:3410.16:5711.912:007.011:30 AM-1.54:128:06Full Moon14Tue
15Wed5:149.87:2611.912:376.812:05-1.34:128:07Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:579.47:5711.91:166.512:42-0.84:128:07Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:439.08:3012.01:576.11:20-0.24:128:08Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:348.59:0511.92:425.52:000.74:128:08Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:338.19:4211.93:304.92:421.84:128:08Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:437.710:2011.84:214.13:293.14:128:09Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue11:057.711:0011.75:133.04:234.44:138:09Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:348.26:031.85:285.74:138:09Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:569.16:530.56:416.64:138:09Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:2711.83:0210.17:41-0.87:537.24:138:09Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:1411.93:5611.08:28-2.08:577.34:148:09Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:0212.04:4411.89:15-3.09:557.24:148:10New Moon26Sun
27Mon2:5212.05:2812.310:02-3.610:486.84:148:10New Moon27Mon
28Tue3:4511.96:1112.710:49-3.811:416.34:158:09New Moon28Tue
29Wed4:4011.66:5412.911:37-3.54:158:09Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:3811.17:3613.012:355.612:24-2.74:168:09Waxing 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 6:00 am — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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