Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 5:03 pm (7.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 12:31 pm (8.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Jan 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:4113.66:4910.612:31-2.11:415.07:564:29Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:2113.57:569.81:18-0.72:384.27:564:30Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:0213.29:119.02:061.03:383.47:564:31Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:4412.910:408.62:572.94:382.67:564:32Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:2912.43:554.75:391.87:564:33Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:248.811:16 AM11.95:076.36:351.17:564:34Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:009.612:0511.46:367.47:260.47:554:35Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:1110.512:5511.18:027.88:11-0.17:554:36Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:0211.21:4210.89:087.88:52-0.57:554:38Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:4111.72:2610.79:587.79:28-0.77:544:39Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:1312.03:0610.610:377.410:03-0.97:544:40New Moon11Wed
12Thu5:4012.13:4510.511:107.210:37-1.07:544:41New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:0312.24:2410.411:406.811:10-0.97:534:43New Moon13Fri
14Sat6:2512.35:0310.312:106.47:524:44New Moon14Sat
15Sun6:4912.45:4510.112:425.87:524:45Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:1512.66:309.812:180.01:185.27:514:46Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:4312.67:209.412:540.81:584.47:514:48Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:1412.68:179.01:301.92:423.67:504:49Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:4712.59:268.72:093.33:302.87:494:51First Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:2412.310:528.72:534.84:241.97:484:52First Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:0612.13:476.35:220.97:474:53First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:389.110:57 AM11.95:047.66:22-0.17:464:55Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:1110.011:56 AM11.86:388.27:20-1.17:464:56Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:1411.012:5811.88:028.28:16-1.97:454:58Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:0011.81:5912.09:077.79:07-2.57:444:59Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:3912.42:5712.110:006.99:56-2.87:435:01Full Moon26Thu
27Fri5:1612.93:5412.010:496.010:43-2.57:415:02Full Moon27Fri
28Sat5:5113.24:5011.811:365.111:28-1.97:405:04Full Moon28Sat
29Sun6:2613.45:4711.412:234.17:395:05Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:0113.46:4510.812:13-0.71:103.37:385:07Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:3613.27:4710.212:570.71:592.67:375:08Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 2:47 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 minimum.

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 (42% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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