Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 08m at 1:57 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 8:40 pm (12.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Sep 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:4610.37:3111.41:093.61:011.46:287:50Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:2810.17:5811.31:403.11:352.26:297:48Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:139.98:2811.12:152.72:113.26:317:46Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:029.79:0010.82:532.32:504.36:327:44Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:589.49:3710.43:351.93:345.46:337:42First Quarter5Wed
6Thu11:059.310:1910.04:241.74:296.46:357:40First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:279.35:181.45:467.16:367:38First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:549.76:191.17:187.46:377:36First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:179.52:5910.37:210.68:337.16:397:34Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:249.73:4610.98:200.09:266.46:407:32Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:2610.24:2311.49:14-0.610:095.56:417:30Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:2210.74:5811.910:04-1.010:504.56:427:28Full Moon12Wed
13Thu4:1611.35:3212.210:52-1.011:313.46:447:26Full Moon13Thu
14Fri5:1011.66:0612.511:38-0.76:457:24Full Moon14Fri
15Sat6:0411.86:4212.612:132.212:240.16:467:22Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:0011.77:2012.612:571.21:111.36:487:20Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:0011.58:0112.31:440.42:002.66:497:18Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:0411.18:4511.82:330.02:534.16:507:16Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:1610.79:3411.13:25-0.13:565.46:527:14Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu11:4010.510:3210.34:230.05:156.36:537:12Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:1010.65:260.46:516.66:547:10Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:2711.06:340.78:176.26:567:08Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:019.33:2411.37:420.99:195.56:577:06Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:149.44:0811.58:431.010:064.86:587:04Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:149.64:4111.59:341.010:424.17:007:02Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:049.95:0811.410:181.211:123.57:017:00New Moon26Wed
27Thu4:4710.25:3011.310:561.511:393.07:026:58New Moon27Thu
28Fri5:2610.45:5011.211:312.07:046:56New Moon28Fri
29Sat6:0310.66:1211.212:052.412:042.67:056:54New Moon29Sat
30Sun6:4010.76:3611.112:311.912:383.37:076:52New Moon30Sun
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 5:18 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 83% 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 maximum.

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 (83% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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