Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 1:13 pm (-3.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 53m at 6:03 am (11.2 ft)
Sunset today : 9:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Aug 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:1710.72:469.17:241.57:436.75:488:42Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:0710.43:539.88:150.99:027.05:508:41Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:5810.24:4210.49:010.410:016.95:518:40Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:4510.15:1910.99:42-0.110:456.85:528:38Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:2810.15:4911.210:20-0.511:206.55:548:37Full Moon5Sat
6Sun4:0810.26:1611.410:56-0.811:516.25:558:35Full Moon6Sun
7Mon4:4710.36:4211.611:32-1.05:568:34Full Moon7Mon
8Tue5:2610.37:0811.812:225.812:08-1.05:578:32Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:0610.37:3612.012:545.312:44-0.75:598:30Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:5010.28:0612.11:294.61:22-0.26:008:29Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:3810.08:3912.22:093.92:010.76:018:27Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:329.79:1512.12:523.22:431.86:038:26Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:349.49:5411.93:412.43:293.26:048:24Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon10:469.110:3911.74:351.74:244.66:058:22Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:159.15:341.05:335.96:078:20Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:529.66:360.36:586.76:088:19Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:3111.23:1210.37:39-0.58:226.86:098:17Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:3511.24:1111.18:39-1.29:316.56:118:15Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:3711.34:5811.79:34-1.710:285.86:128:13Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:3511.45:3812.010:25-1.911:165.16:138:12New Moon20Sun
21Mon4:3011.56:1412.211:12-1.86:148:10New Moon21Mon
22Tue5:2211.46:4912.312:004.411:57 AM-1.36:168:08New Moon22Tue
23Wed6:1311.27:2312.212:433.712:40-0.56:178:06Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:0510.87:5612.11:263.11:220.56:188:04Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:5810.48:3111.82:092.62:051.86:208:02Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:539.99:0711.42:522.32:493.16:218:01Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:549.59:4610.83:382.03:384.56:227:59First Quarter27Sun
28Mon11:059.210:3110.34:281.94:365.76:247:57First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:319.15:221.85:546.66:257:55First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:019.56:211.77:307.06:267:53First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:259.43:0910.07:211.58:496.86:287:51Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 9:38 am — 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 10% 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 Waxing Crescent (10% 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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