Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 8:20 pm (8.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 03m at 3:49 pm (10.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Mar 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:4912.09:4010.01:565.22:400.46:495:54First Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:2711.211:119.92:516.73:310.66:475:56First Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:1210.44:087.84:280.96:455:57First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:5610.110:12 AM9.66:068.25:341.16:435:59First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:1510.611:29 AM9.17:477.86:411.26:416:00Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:0510.912:469.08:457.27:421.06:396:02Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:4111.21:509.39:246.58:320.86:376:03Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:0711.32:419.69:545.99:130.76:356:05Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:2811.33:249.910:185.29:490.86:336:06Full Moon9Sun
10Mon4:4411.44:0510.210:414.410:221.16:316:08Full Moon10Mon
11Tue5:0011.64:4510.411:063.510:541.76:296:09Full Moon11Tue
12Wed5:1811.75:2710.611:322.511:272.66:276:11Full Moon12Wed
13Thu5:3811.86:1110.712:031.56:256:12Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:0111.96:5810.812:013.612:370.66:236:13Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:2711.87:5110.712:374.81:150.06:216:15Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:5611.58:5110.51:166.01:58-0.56:196:16Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:2911.210:0610.22:027.12:49-0.66:176:18Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:1110.711:4410.23:028.13:48-0.56:156:19Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:1310.14:368.64:57-0.46:136:20Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:1510.610:42 AM9.76:328.36:09-0.46:116:22Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:1311.112:169.77:497.37:17-0.56:096:23Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:5311.51:3610.08:406.08:16-0.46:076:25Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:2511.92:4410.59:224.59:09-0.16:056:26Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:5412.23:4411.010:013.09:560.76:036:28New Moon24Mon
25Tue4:2112.54:4011.310:391.510:411.76:016:29New Moon25Tue
26Wed4:4912.55:3511.511:160.411:253.05:596:30New Moon26Wed
27Thu5:1812.46:2911.511:54-0.55:576:32Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:4912.17:2311.412:094.312:32-0.95:556:33Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:2211.68:1911.212:555.51:12-0.95:536:35Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:5810.99:2010.91:476.61:54-0.65:516:36Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:3910.110:3210.62:487.42:410.05:496:37First Quarter31Mon
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 6:04 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (21% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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