Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 57m at 6:36 pm (8.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:53 pm (11.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Aug 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:429.110:1612.44:221.04:024.75:488:43Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:229.15:200.35:106.45:498:42Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:129.76:22-0.36:417.65:508:40Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:3610.57:25-0.78:238.05:518:39Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:0210.84:3511.28:25-1.09:427.65:538:37Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:0710.55:1911.69:20-1.210:387.15:548:36Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:0710.45:5511.810:08-1.311:206.55:558:34New Moon7Fri
8Sat3:5910.36:2411.810:51-1.211:566.05:578:33New Moon8Sat
9Sun4:4510.36:4811.711:29-0.95:588:31New Moon9Sun
10Mon5:2810.27:0911.612:285.412:04-0.55:598:30New Moon10Mon
11Tue6:1110.17:2811.612:594.812:370.26:018:28Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:549.97:4911.61:294.11:101.16:028:26Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:409.68:1311.52:023.41:432.26:038:25Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:309.48:3911.42:362.72:173.56:048:23Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:249.19:0711.13:152.12:524.86:068:21Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:288.99:3910.73:571.73:336.26:078:20First Quarter16Sun
17Mon11:498.810:1610.34:461.34:257.46:088:18First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:389.15:410.95:508.36:108:16First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:099.86:420.57:478.56:118:14Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:119.74:0110.47:43-0.19:058.26:128:13Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:229.94:3610.98:41-0.99:527.66:148:11Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:2610.35:0511.49:33-1.510:316.76:158:09Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:2510.75:3211.810:21-1.911:095.56:168:07Full Moon23Sun
24Mon4:2011.25:5912.211:06-1.811:484.26:188:05Full Moon24Mon
25Tue5:1511.46:2812.511:50-1.26:198:03Full Moon25Tue
26Wed6:1211.46:5912.812:302.812:33-0.16:208:01Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:1111.27:3212.81:141.51:171.36:228:00Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:1410.98:0912.72:000.52:043.06:237:58Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:2210.58:4812.22:49-0.22:554.86:247:56Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun10:4110.29:3411.53:42-0.53:556.36:267:54Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:1810.14:40-0.45:187.46:277:52Third 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 9:14 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 31% 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 Third Quarter (31% 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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