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 2h 40m 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 - Sep 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:5810.36:1811.412:032.712:042.45:276:51Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:4010.26:4711.312:362.112:393.25:296:49Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:2610.17:1911.21:121.61:174.15:306:47Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:189.97:5510.91:531.31:585.15:316:45Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:189.68:3610.52:391.02:486.15:336:43Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed10:319.59:2810.23:330.83:536.85:346:41Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu11:579.610:3310.04:330.65:197.25:356:39Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:1410.15:380.46:436.95:376:37Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:0910.76:430.07:486.15:386:35Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:5710.32:5111.37:43-0.48:405.15:396:33Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:0110.93:2811.88:37-0.59:253.85:416:31Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:0011.44:0212.29:27-0.410:092.55:426:29New Moon12Tue
13Wed3:5611.74:3712.510:150.110:521.45:436:27New Moon13Wed
14Thu4:5111.95:1412.611:020.911:360.45:456:25New Moon14Thu
15Fri5:4611.95:5212.511:482.05:466:23Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:4311.76:3212.212:21-0.212:373.25:476:21Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:4311.37:1511.71:07-0.51:284.45:496:19Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:4610.98:0211.01:57-0.32:275.45:506:17First Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:5810.58:5810.22:490.13:386.25:516:15First Quarter19Tue
20Wed11:2010.410:059.43:480.65:086.55:526:13First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:3810.44:531.26:386.35:546:11First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:4010.66:011.57:455.65:556:09Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:399.02:2610.87:051.78:334.95:566:07Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:449.33:0011.07:591.89:094.25:586:05Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:369.63:2711.08:451.99:393.55:596:03Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:2110.03:4911.19:252.110:052.96:016:01Full Moon26Tue
27Wed4:0010.34:1111.210:002.510:302.26:025:59Full Moon27Wed
28Thu4:3810.64:3311.210:343.010:561.56:035:57Full Moon28Thu
29Fri5:1410.84:5911.211:093.511:260.96:055:55Full Moon29Fri
30Sat5:5211.05:2711.211:444.26:065:53Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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