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 5h 10m 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 - Nov 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:5911.96:3810.312:50-1.41:446.86:524:54Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:5111.87:329.71:36-1.12:446.96:534:52Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:4811.78:419.22:28-0.53:566.56:554:51Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat10:4611.710:058.73:260.45:115.86:564:49Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun11:4311.811:368.84:301.36:184.56:584:48Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:3312.05:392.27:143.16:594:46Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:039.31:1812.36:483.08:021.57:014:45Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:1610.11:5912.57:523.88:460.17:024:44Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:1911.02:3712.68:504.49:27-1.17:044:42New Moon9Thu
10Fri4:1411.83:1612.59:445.010:07-1.97:054:41New Moon10Fri
11Sat5:0512.33:5412.210:365.610:47-2.37:074:40New Moon11Sat
12Sun5:5312.64:3411.811:266.011:27-2.37:084:38New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:4012.75:1611.212:176.47:104:37Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:2612.66:0010.512:08-1.91:096.67:114:36Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:1112.46:509.812:50-1.32:066.67:134:35Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:5812.17:459.01:34-0.43:106.57:144:34Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:4511.88:518.32:210.64:196.17:164:33First Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:3411.610:117.83:111.85:275.47:174:32First Quarter18Sat
19Sun11:2111.411:397.84:082.96:254.57:184:31First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:0511.45:113.97:103.67:204:30First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:038.212:4511.46:164.77:472.67:214:29Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:118.91:2111.47:195.48:201.67:234:28Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:059.71:5311.48:155.98:500.67:244:27Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:5110.52:2511.59:036.39:21-0.37:254:26Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:3011.22:5711.59:486.79:53-1.17:274:25Full Moon25Sat
26Sun5:0811.73:3011.510:306.910:28-1.87:284:25Full Moon26Sun
27Mon5:4512.14:0711.411:127.111:06-2.27:294:24Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:2312.44:4711.211:557.111:47-2.37:314:23Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:0412.65:3210.912:437.07:324:23Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:4712.76:2310.412:30-2.11:356.77:334:22Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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