Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 19m at 11:10 am (-2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:30 pm (12.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Oct 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:2711.35:1112.510:470.111:251.77:086:49Full Moon1Sun
2Mon5:2211.85:4612.611:350.87:106:47Full Moon2Mon
3Tue6:1812.06:2212.612:070.612:221.87:116:45Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:1512.07:0012.412:50-0.31:103.07:126:43Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:1411.87:4111.91:35-0.92:024.37:146:41Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:1711.68:2511.12:22-0.93:005.57:156:39Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:2711.39:1610.33:12-0.64:096.47:176:37Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun11:4511.110:189.44:06-0.15:386.87:186:35Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:0511.15:080.77:136.57:196:33Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:1211.26:151.38:265.87:216:31Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:018.63:0311.47:241.79:185.07:226:29Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:158.83:4211.48:261.99:574.27:246:28Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:159.24:1211.49:192.110:293.47:256:26Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:049.74:3611.410:032.410:552.87:266:24Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:4610.14:5611.310:412.711:202.17:286:22New Moon15Sun
16Mon5:2510.55:1711.311:163.311:441.47:296:20New Moon16Mon
17Tue6:0210.85:3911.211:503.97:316:18New Moon17Tue
18Wed6:3911.06:0411.112:110.812:254.57:326:16New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:1911.26:3110.912:410.21:025.37:346:15Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:0111.47:0110.61:14-0.21:416.07:356:13Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:4711.47:3310.31:51-0.42:266.67:376:11Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:3911.38:129.82:33-0.53:207.27:386:09Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:3911.29:039.33:21-0.34:287.57:406:07First Quarter23Mon
24Tue11:4711.210:158.84:170.15:537.37:416:06First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:5511.35:200.57:146.67:426:04First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:5111.66:280.88:145.57:446:02Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:138.92:3712.07:361.19:014.17:456:01Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:299.63:1612.38:381.49:432.57:475:59Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:3510.43:5212.69:351.910:231.07:485:57Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:3411.24:2712.810:272.611:03-0.47:505:56Full Moon30Mon
31Tue5:3011.85:0212.811:173.411:43-1.47:515:54Full Moon31Tue
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 2:50 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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