Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:58 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 31m at 8:29 pm (12.1 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 - Oct 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:3010.310:108.53:461.35:466.76:085:50First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:3610.34:491.87:006.26:095:48First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:2710.55:552.27:515.46:105:46Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:458.62:0510.76:572.38:274.66:125:44Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:469.02:3510.97:502.48:563.86:135:42Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:379.53:0011.18:352.69:232.86:145:40Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:2110.13:2411.39:162.99:491.96:165:38Full Moon7Fri
8Sat4:0210.63:4911.59:543.310:190.96:175:36Full Moon8Sat
9Sun4:4311.14:1611.610:323.910:51-0.16:195:34Full Moon9Sun
10Mon5:2511.44:4611.711:114.511:27-0.86:205:32Full Moon10Mon
11Tue6:0911.75:2011.611:535.26:215:31Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:5711.75:5711.412:07-1.312:385.86:235:29Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:5011.76:4111.012:51-1.51:296.46:245:27Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:4911.57:3310.41:39-1.42:306.86:265:25Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:5511.38:389.82:34-0.93:456.96:275:23Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun11:0611.210:009.23:35-0.25:116.46:295:21Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:1211.44:420.66:285.46:305:19Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:0511.65:531.37:284.06:315:17Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:579.41:4911.97:011.98:172.66:335:16Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:1010.02:2712.18:022.58:591.36:345:14Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:1210.73:0112.28:573.29:380.16:365:12New Moon21Fri
22Sat4:0711.33:3312.19:473.910:14-0.76:375:10New Moon22Sat
23Sun4:5711.74:0511.910:344.610:50-1.26:395:08New Moon23Sun
24Mon5:4312.04:3811.511:195.311:26-1.46:405:07New Moon24Mon
25Tue6:2812.15:1311.112:056.06:425:05Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:1112.05:5110.512:02-1.312:526.46:435:03Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:5611.86:329.912:41-0.91:436.86:455:02Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:4311.57:209.21:22-0.42:416.96:465:00Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:3311.38:178.62:060.43:506.86:484:58First Quarter29Sat
30Sun10:2711.09:288.02:561.25:076.46:494:57First Quarter30Sun
31Mon11:2111.010:507.83:522.06:145.76:514:55First Quarter31Mon
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 11:43 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 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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