Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 2:02 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 49m at 8:01 am (10.1 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 - Aug 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:4610.16:1811.611:20-0.34:477:44Full Moon1Tue
2Wed5:2610.06:4211.712:114.911:54 AM0.24:487:43Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:089.77:0911.812:434.412:280.94:497:41Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:539.57:3911.71:193.81:031.84:517:40Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:429.28:1111.61:573.21:402.94:527:38Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:378.88:4611.42:402.72:194.04:537:37Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:428.69:2511.13:272.23:055.24:547:35Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:038.610:1010.84:201.64:046.44:567:34Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:378.95:171.05:237.14:577:32Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:579.66:170.36:497.44:587:31Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:0310.72:5210.47:14-0.58:007.15:007:29Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:0410.93:3411.18:08-1.38:566.55:017:27Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:0211.34:1111.68:59-1.99:455.75:027:26New Moon13Sun
14Mon2:5811.64:4712.19:47-2.110:314.75:047:24New Moon14Mon
15Tue3:5311.85:2212.510:33-1.911:163.65:057:22New Moon15Tue
16Wed4:4811.75:5912.811:19-1.35:067:21Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:4611.56:3712.912:032.612:06-0.25:087:19Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:4511.17:1612.812:521.712:531.15:097:17Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:4910.67:5912.41:421.11:422.65:107:15Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:5810.08:4511.92:360.72:374.25:127:14First Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:199.79:3611.23:330.63:435.65:137:12First Quarter21Mon
22Tue11:539.710:3710.64:350.65:076.55:147:10First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:2210.05:400.66:426.75:157:08Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:2810.56:440.67:596.45:177:06Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:529.93:1710.97:410.48:555.95:187:04Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:519.93:5411.18:310.39:375.45:197:03Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:4110.04:2211.29:130.310:114.95:217:01Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:2410.24:4511.29:510.410:394.45:226:59Full Moon28Mon
29Tue4:0310.35:0611.310:250.711:063.95:236:57Full Moon29Tue
30Wed4:4110.35:2711.310:581.111:333.35:256:55Full Moon30Wed
31Thu5:1910.35:5111.411:311.75:266:53Full Moon31Thu
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 11:01 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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