Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 12m at 2:34 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:08 pm (12.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Dec 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:5213.04:3212.411:256.411:31-3.47:354:22New Moon1Tue
2Wed6:4213.35:2311.812:206.47:364:21Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:3313.36:1811.112:19-2.91:196.37:374:21Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:2413.27:2010.21:08-2.12:235.97:384:20Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:1513.08:319.31:59-0.93:325.47:394:20First Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:0712.79:548.62:540.64:454.67:414:20First Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:5912.511:308.33:532.25:533.77:424:20First Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:4912.25:003.66:512.67:434:19First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:048.712:3512.06:134.97:401.67:444:19Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:229.51:1711.87:255.78:210.87:454:19Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:2410.31:5411.68:296.38:560.17:464:19Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:1311.02:2811.39:236.79:28-0.47:474:19Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:5411.53:0111.110:106.99:59-0.87:474:19Full Moon13Sun
14Mon5:2911.93:3510.910:517.110:29-1.07:484:19Full Moon14Mon
15Tue6:0012.14:0910.711:287.111:01-1.17:494:19Full Moon15Tue
16Wed6:2912.24:4510.512:057.17:504:20Full Moon16Wed
17Thu6:5812.45:2310.212:426.97:514:20Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:2912.46:059.812:11-0.91:226.77:514:20Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:0312.56:529.412:48-0.52:066.37:524:21Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:3912.57:458.91:280.22:555.87:524:21Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:1712.58:498.42:101.13:475.17:534:21Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:5812.410:068.22:562.24:434.27:534:22Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:4112.411:338.43:493.55:383.07:544:22Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu11:2612.44:524.86:311.77:544:23Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:019.012:1312.46:035.97:220.27:554:24Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:1710.01:0112.57:176.68:10-1.17:554:24Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:1911.11:4912.68:266.98:57-2.27:554:25Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:1212.02:3812.79:277.09:44-3.07:564:26New Moon28Mon
29Tue4:5912.73:2812.610:236.810:30-3.37:564:27New Moon29Tue
30Wed5:4513.24:1912.311:166.511:16-3.27:564:27New Moon30Wed
31Thu6:2913.45:1311.712:096.17:564:28Waxing 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 5:51 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 74% 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 Gibbous (74% 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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