Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 56m at 9:43 am (-3.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:41 pm (11.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Apr 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:3011.01:238.98:375.87:511.46:467:40Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:2311.22:369.19:335.08:511.66:447:41Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:0311.33:359.410:144.39:421.86:427:42Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:3311.34:249.810:473.610:252.06:407:44Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:5811.35:0510.111:142.911:032.46:387:45New Moon5Wed
6Thu5:1911.35:4410.411:392.311:382.96:367:47New Moon6Thu
7Fri5:4111.26:2010.612:041.76:347:48New Moon7Fri
8Sat6:0511.26:5810.812:123.412:321.16:327:49New Moon8Sat
9Sun6:3211.17:3610.912:474.11:020.56:307:51Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:0110.98:1811.01:234.71:350.26:287:52Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:3210.69:0310.92:025.42:13-0.16:267:54Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:0610.39:5510.82:466.12:55-0.16:247:55Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:469.810:5510.73:386.73:420.16:237:56First Quarter13Thu
14Fri9:379.34:447.04:370.36:217:58First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:0310.710:44 AM8.96:047.05:390.66:197:59First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:1110.812:058.87:226.46:460.86:178:01First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:0811.21:269.18:235.47:520.96:158:02Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:5311.62:379.79:114.18:521.16:138:03Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:3312.03:4110.59:542.79:481.46:118:05Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:0912.34:4011.210:361.210:392.06:108:06Full Moon20Thu
21Fri4:4512.55:3611.711:17-0.211:292.76:088:08Full Moon21Fri
22Sat5:2212.66:3112.111:59-1.26:068:09Full Moon22Sat
23Sun6:0112.47:2612.312:193.612:42-1.96:048:10Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:4212.08:2312.31:104.51:27-2.16:038:12Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:2511.49:2012.12:055.32:13-1.86:018:13Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:1410.610:2211.83:055.93:02-1.25:598:14Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:099.711:2711.54:166.33:54-0.35:588:16Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri10:158.85:396.34:530.75:568:17Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:3311.311:35 AM8.27:045.85:571.65:548:19Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:3311.21:038.08:124.97:052.35:538:20Third Quarter30Sun
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 1:42 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 4% 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 Crescent (4% 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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