Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 48m at 1:20 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:59 pm (12.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Jan 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:4812.96:499.812:37-1.01:515.77:564:30Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:2512.77:459.11:190.12:435.27:564:31Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:0312.58:488.52:011.33:374.77:564:32First Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:4212.210:038.12:462.74:324.17:564:33First Quarter4Sat
5Sun10:2311.911:358.03:364.25:283.47:564:34First Quarter5Sun
6Mon11:0711.64:365.56:202.67:564:35First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:128.511:53 AM11.35:496.67:071.87:554:36Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:299.312:3811.27:087.27:491.07:554:37Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:2510.21:2111.18:177.58:280.27:554:38Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:0710.92:0311.19:117.69:05-0.57:544:40Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:4211.52:4311.19:557.59:42-1.17:544:41Full Moon11Sat
12Sun5:1211.93:2311.210:347.210:19-1.67:534:42Full Moon12Sun
13Mon5:4212.34:0411.211:116.910:57-1.87:534:43Full Moon13Mon
14Tue6:1212.64:4811.211:506.411:37-1.87:524:45Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:4412.95:3611.012:315.97:524:46Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:1813.16:2810.612:18-1.41:165.27:514:47Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:5413.27:2510.21:00-0.52:054.47:504:49Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:3313.18:319.61:450.72:593.57:494:50Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun9:1613.09:489.12:342.23:582.77:494:52Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon10:0212.711:229.03:293.95:001.77:484:53Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:5412.44:365.46:020.87:474:54Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:059.511:50 AM12.15:596.67:03-0.17:464:56Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:2910.412:4811.97:267.17:58-0.97:454:57Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:3111.31:4511.78:407.18:49-1.47:444:59Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:1912.02:3911.69:406.89:35-1.77:435:00New Moon25Sat
26Sun5:0012.43:2911.410:306.410:18-1.67:425:02New Moon26Sun
27Mon5:3612.64:1611.211:145.910:58-1.37:415:03New Moon27Mon
28Tue6:0812.75:0210.911:545.411:37-0.87:405:05New Moon28Tue
29Wed6:3812.75:4810.512:345.07:395:06Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:0812.66:3510.112:160.01:134.57:375:08Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri7:3812.47:249.612:531.01:534.17:365:09Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 4:39 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 12% 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 (12% 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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