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 7h 59m 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 - May 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:058.06:236.94:481.25:528:20First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:4610.711:27 AM7.67:306.25:492.05:508:22First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:3110.712:537.68:175.26:512.75:498:23First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:0710.82:107.98:534.17:503.45:478:24Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:3611.03:158.69:223.08:434.15:468:26Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:0111.14:109.49:491.79:334.95:448:27Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:2511.24:5910.210:170.410:195.75:438:28Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:5011.35:4511.010:47-0.811:046.45:418:30Full Moon8Thu
9Fri4:1711.46:3111.611:21-1.911:497.05:408:31Full Moon9Fri
10Sat4:4811.47:1712.011:58-2.75:398:32Full Moon10Sat
11Sun5:2311.38:0612.212:367.512:40-3.25:378:34Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:0411.18:5812.31:267.81:25-3.25:368:35Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:5210.69:5212.12:217.92:14-2.95:358:36Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:4910.010:4812.03:257.83:07-2.25:338:37Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:599.211:4311.94:407.24:04-1.15:328:39Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri10:258.55:586.25:060.15:318:40Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:3312.012:038.17:074.86:111.55:308:41Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:1812.11:428.38:043.27:182.95:298:42Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:5812.13:089.18:511.58:244.25:288:44Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:3412.14:1910.09:320.09:275.35:268:45Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:0812.05:1910.910:10-1.110:266.25:258:46Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:4011.86:1111.610:46-1.911:206.95:248:47New Moon22Thu
23Fri4:1311.56:5812.011:21-2.45:238:48New Moon23Fri
24Sat4:4811.07:4012.212:117.411:56 AM-2.55:238:49New Moon24Sat
25Sun5:2510.68:1912.11:017.612:32-2.35:228:50Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:0510.18:5712.01:497.61:10-1.95:218:51Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:499.59:3511.82:387.51:50-1.45:208:53Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:379.010:1411.63:297.22:32-0.75:198:54Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:318.410:5311.44:256.83:160.15:188:55Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:357.811:3211.35:246.24:021.15:188:56First Quarter30Fri
31Sat10:497.46:195.44:512.35:178:57First Quarter31Sat
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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