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 5h 49m 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 - Feb 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:2211.11:2711.68:277.68:34-1.77:355:10Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:0311.92:2511.99:236.99:24-2.37:345:12Full Moon2Thu
3Fri4:4012.53:2112.110:126.110:12-2.47:335:13Full Moon3Fri
4Sat5:1612.94:1712.110:595.110:58-2.17:325:15Full Moon4Sat
5Sun5:5213.25:1311.911:464.111:43-1.37:305:16Full Moon5Sun
6Mon6:2913.46:1011.512:343.27:295:18Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:0613.47:1010.912:29-0.11:232.47:275:20Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:4613.28:1410.31:151.42:141.87:265:21Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:2712.89:269.72:043.13:081.57:245:23Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri9:1112.210:549.42:584.74:061.37:235:24Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat10:0211.54:056.15:081.27:215:26Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:359.611:00 AM10.85:337.16:111.17:205:27Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:0210.212:0510.37:117.37:120.97:185:29Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:0310.81:0910.18:277.18:050.67:175:30Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:4611.22:0410.19:196.68:500.47:155:32Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:1911.42:5210.29:586.19:290.37:135:34Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:4511.63:3310.310:295.710:050.37:125:35New Moon17Fri
18Sat5:0711.64:1210.410:575.110:380.57:105:37New Moon18Sat
19Sun5:2711.84:5010.511:234.611:110.87:085:38New Moon19Sun
20Mon5:4811.95:2810.511:513.911:431.47:065:40New Moon20Mon
21Tue6:1212.06:0910.412:223.37:055:41Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:3912.16:5210.312:172.112:562.67:035:43Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:0812.07:4010.112:523.01:342.07:015:44Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:4011.98:359.81:294.02:171.56:595:46Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:1611.69:419.52:115.23:061.16:585:47First Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:5811.211:039.53:016.34:020.86:565:49First Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:5110.94:107.25:050.56:545:50First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:389.810:58 AM10.65:427.66:110.16:525:52First Quarter28Tue
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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