Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 6:36 pm (8.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 10m at 2:26 pm (9.6 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 - Dec 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:028.712:5311.36:516.28:041.37:354:21Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:089.71:2311.27:577.08:350.37:374:21Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:5910.61:5311.18:557.69:05-0.57:384:21Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:4111.32:2411.09:458.09:36-1.27:394:20New Moon4Fri
5Sat5:1811.92:5610.910:298.310:10-1.87:404:20New Moon5Sat
6Sun5:5312.23:2910.811:098.410:46-2.27:414:20New Moon6Sun
7Mon6:2712.44:0710.711:488.411:24-2.47:424:19New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:0212.64:4810.512:298.27:434:19Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:3912.65:3610.212:05-2.31:147.97:444:19Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:1712.76:319.812:48-1.92:057.37:454:19Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:5612.77:379.11:34-1.23:026.57:464:19Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:3612.88:558.52:210.04:025.47:474:19First Quarter12Sat
13Sun10:1612.810:298.23:121.65:023.97:484:19First Quarter13Sun
14Mon10:5712.84:103.45:592.37:494:19First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:138.511:39 AM12.85:165.26:520.67:494:20Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:519.512:2312.76:336.67:41-0.97:504:20Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:0910.71:0812.67:507.68:28-2.17:514:20Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:0911.81:5412.49:018.19:13-2.97:524:20Full Moon18Fri
19Sat4:5912.62:4112.210:028.29:56-3.27:524:21Full Moon19Sat
20Sun5:4413.03:2911.810:578.010:40-3.17:534:21Full Moon20Sun
21Mon6:2513.14:1811.411:477.711:22-2.87:534:22Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:0313.05:0710.812:357.37:544:22Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:3912.95:5910.212:04-2.11:246.87:544:23Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:1312.76:539.512:45-1.12:136.37:554:23Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:4612.57:528.81:260.03:045.67:554:24Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:1812.38:598.22:071.53:574.87:554:25Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:5112.010:217.82:493.04:493.97:554:25Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon10:2611.73:354.75:403.07:564:26Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:038.011:02 AM11.44:316.36:272.17:564:27Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:488.811:42 AM11.15:497.77:101.17:564:28Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:069.812:2310.97:228.57:530.27:564:29Waning Crescent31Thu
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 4:31 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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